Family Solicitor (up to 3 years PQE)
- Leicester
- £32,000-42,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentAre you a newly qualified or early-career Family Solicitor ready to take the next step in your legal journey?We're working on behalf of a specialist Family Law firm in Leicester, highly regarded for their commitment to access to justice and high-quality client care. This firm is now looking to add a Family Solicitor (0-3 years PQE) to their close-knit and supportive team.This is an exceptional opportunity to build your career in a genuinely specialist environment, with a 50/50 split of Legal Aid and Private Family Law work. You'll receive hands-on training, direct client exposure, and mentoring from highly experienced solicitors.The RoleWorking under the supervision of senior lawyers, you will:
- Manage a growing caseload of Private Family Law matters such as divorce, private children disputes, and financial settlements.
- Assist and develop your own files on Public Family Law and Legal Aid cases including domestic abuse, care proceedings, and child protection matters.
- Attend court hearings, draft legal documents, and provide clear legal advice to a wide range of clients.
- Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment with opportunities for progression and panel accreditation support.
- A Qualified Solicitor (0-3 years PQE) or CILEX equivalent with a genuine interest in Family Law.
- Experience (including training contract seats or paralegal work) in both Private and Legal Aid Family matters is highly desirable.
- Strong client-care skills with a sensitive and professional approach.
- A desire to build a long-term career within specialist Family Law.
- Willingness to undertake panel accreditation in future (training and support provided).
- Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 (DOE) + Benefits
- Join a respected Family Law boutique with an excellent mentoring culture.
- Work on a 50/50 Legal Aid and Private caseload from day one.
- Structured career development and progression opportunities.
- Hybrid working available after probation.
- Friendly, supportive team committed to your professional growth.