Assistant Family Solicitor
other jobs Clear IT Recruitment Limited
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
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.
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.
Job number 3724967
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Company Details:
Clear IT Recruitment Limited
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: IT
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