In brief
This Family Solicitor role involves managing an existing caseload of private family law matters from the Reading office. The work covers divorce, financial settlements, and children proceedings, alongside a requirement to contribute to business development and supervise junior team members.
Non-negotiable
2+ years PQE in family law required.
Worth knowing
Enthusiasm for non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) is required for this position.
What you need
Required
Family law experience
2+ years
Resolution membership
Clearly required in the listing
Case management systems
Clearly required in the listing
MS Office and Outlook
Clearly required in the listing
Client service
Strongly implied by the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Business development
Strongly implied by the listing
Supervision
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Mediation training
Strongly implied by the listing
Collaborative training
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage family law caseloads
Clearly stated in the job description.
Draft family agreements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop new business
Clearly stated in the job description.
Supervise junior staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support complex cases
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Not stated
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
2+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“This role would be suited to a Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years PQE and proven experience in managing own matters.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis. This role would be suited to a Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years PQE and proven experience in managing own matters. The successful candidate will inherit an existing caseload and be also be encouraged to play an active role in developing new work. Role & Responsibilities: Although this opportunity will be based around an individual’s own specialist areas within family law, they will also be expected to have a broad knowledge across all areas of private Family Law matters including: • Divorce and separation • Financial Matters • Children Matters • Pro-active family agreements including nuptial and cohabitation agreements Skills, Attributes & Experience: • In excess of 2+ years’ experience in family law • Ambitious and passionate about modern approaches to family law, helping families and working in constructive ways • A track record of working for a firm known for its family law work with high net worth clients or complex work • Enthusiasm for working in ways that promote NCDR is a must. Mediation or collaborative training is preferred but not essential • Membership of Resolution • Excellent record of client service • Ability to supervise more junior members of the team • Ability to work independently, without close supervision, on own matters as well as part of a team supporting on more complex work • Ability to consistently meet deadlines and to manage competing priorities • Proficiency within MS Office and Outlook • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail • Possess first-class communication and interpersonal skills • Outstanding business development skills and an entrepreneurial flair with a willingness to be involved in BD activities to generate further growth • Experience of working with case management systems Benefits: • Flexible/Hybrid working • Private Medical Cover • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary • Enhanced pension scheme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Why apply through Jobmundo?
- Clear, unbiased job analysis
- Shows what you match
- Save time reading hard to read job descriptions
Note
We generate this analysis from the job description. The listing may have changed since then, or the analysis may not be fully accurate — always check the original posting before applying.