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Family Solicitor

Legal

Tenure

Full-Time

Salary

£65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Location

London

Job Type

Hybrid

Job posted

8 October 2025

About the Role

Role: Family Solicitor

Proper Recruitment are searching for an experienced Family Solicitor on behalf of a boutique London law firm with offices in Hampstead, Crouch End, Highgate, and Angel.

Responsibilities:
• Handling all aspects of private family law including divorce, finances, child arrangements, nuptial agreements, and cohabitation matters
• Managing your own caseload while building contacts and developing new work opportunities
• Attending marketing and networking events to support business development and contribute to the department’s growth
• Delivering consistently high levels of client service and obtaining regular positive feedback
• Supervising and mentoring trainees and paralegals
• Working closely with partners and colleagues to strengthen client relationships
• Ensuring compliance with SRA principles, professional conduct rules, and firm-wide risk management policies

Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years PQE within a family law department
• 2:1 or above undergraduate degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong client care skills with the ability to manage your own caseload
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time-sensitive documents
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• A proactive team player with the ability to support colleagues

Benefits & Opportunities:
• Target-related bonuses
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days holiday + birthdays + Christmas period off
• Private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Pension scheme (3% employer, 5% employee contributions)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Generous parental leave and paid sabbatical after 10 years
• Monthly socials and annual firm holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering and optical care
• Extensive training opportunities

Salary:
• £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE)

If you’re an experienced Family Solicitor with a passion for delivering excellent client service and want to join a forward-thinking, supportive firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV.

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