Family Solicitor

Family Solicitors understand the importance of supporting what can be both the most important and most problematic (when it breaks down) of peoples lives - their Family. Learn to perfect your trade working alongside some experts in the field, work with an impressive network of private clients on HNW transactions, and directly for a Partner who is a heavyweight player in the field.

The firm

This firm has been established for well over 300+ years and is one of the most highly regarded and well-respected practices outside of Central London. It has been recognised countless time as a leading firm in both the Legal 500 and Chambers, it is highly ranked across most practice areas. The firm has built a reputation of attracting heavyweight lawyers from London looking for better work-life balance while not compromising on the quality of the work they are handling.

The firm has grown substantially in recent years due to increased workflow, much of which is solely down to their excellent client referral network. You will find here a clear career roadmap where progress is achievable, and there are no glass ceilings. They have an affluent customer base and believe in their fee earners dealing with manageable caseloads but charging well. Staff are treated well with many benefits and events throughout the year designed to cement the bond between the team. They have an exceptional staff retention rate.

The Role

The firm is looking for a Family Solicitor (2+ years PQE) to join their team ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers.

This practice only deal with high-value private Family matters and have an impressive client base spanning many interesting sectors. They are considered as specialists in all financial and private children matters. They have also developed a recent interest in progressing into modern family matters.

This role arises as the Department needs a strong associate to assist them directly on a number of complex cases after a significant increase in workload. There is growth across all levels of the department, and it is an exciting time to join.

Requirements

• You will be a Family Solicitor with at least 2+ years PQE
• Experience handling Private Family matters is essential as there is no legal aid component to this position.
• Legal 500, a large regional firm with a stand-out culture
• You will deliver first-class client service
• Excellent prospects within a growing, progressive practice
• Salary is well above the market rate, and comparable to London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join this growing, Legal 500 firm based in Surrey.

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