Assistant Family Solicitor - #2140613

Our client is seeking an Assistant Family Solicitor to join their expanding Family Law team in London. 

This role will involve managing a varied privately funded family caseload, supporting clients through sensitive and often complex matters while delivering a high standard of legal advice and client care.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior solicitors and partners, with excellent opportunities for development and progression within a supportive and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters 
• Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse matters 
• Draft legal documents including applications, witness statements, consent orders, and correspondence 
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and negotiations 
• Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients 
• Maintain high standards of client care throughout all stages of a matter 
• Communicate complex legal issues in a professional and accessible manner 
• Attend court hearings, conferences, and client meetings 
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and instruct counsel when required 
• Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation 
• Support business development and networking initiatives 
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and referrers 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm 

Requirements / Skills / Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate 
• Experience handling family law matters 
• Strong communication and client care skills 
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills 

Package / Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Birthday leave after one year of service 
• Company pension scheme 
• Medicash health plan 
• Flexible and hybrid working 
• Bonus opportunities 
• Social events 
• Strong internal progression opportunities

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.