Simpson Judge Ltd
Family Solicitor – Legal 500
Salary: £55-60,000
Location: London City Centre – hybrid
Experience: 3PQE+
OVERVIEW
Join a growing Family team within a regional Legal 500 firm in London City Centre.
The Family team is well-established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand, acting for a broad client base across both legal aid and privately funded matters. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the department, handling a varied caseload while contributing to the firm's ongoing success and reputation.
RESPONSIBILITIES – Managing a varied caseload of family law matters including Care Proceedings, Private Law Children, and general family matters – Advising clients on Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders – Handling divorce and financial remedy matters from instruction through to resolution – Managing disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation issues – Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate – Delivering clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice across both legal aid and private matters – Supporting the growth of the department through business development and networking activities – Building and maintaining strong client relationships – Working with colleagues across the firm to support cross-referrals and team development
ABOUT YOU – Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Family Law – Strong experience across childcare, domestic abuse, and private family matters – Confident managing your own caseload independently – Competent and willing to undertake advocacy – Experience or understanding of legal aid work – A proactive approach to networking and business development – Interest in working towards panel accreditation
BENEFITS – 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period – Annual leave increases with length of service – Competitive salary with profit-sharing bonus structure – Pension scheme with employer contribution – Health care scheme – Ongoing training and career development opportunities – Full administrative and support staff assistance, including dedicated telephony support – Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date IT systems – Firm laptop and mobile phone – Regular social events and additional firm-wide benefits
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:
E: Samanta.rimicane @ simpsonjudge.co.uk P:
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