Family Solicitor or CILEX (2–5 PQE)

Boyes Turner LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Reading is seeking a qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years of experience in family law. You will manage your own cases and contribute to the growth of the Family team. Candidates should demonstrate business development acumen and excellent communication skills, along with a strong commitment to client services. The role offers a range of benefits including 25 days of holiday and additional perks that promote a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Qualifications

• Between 2 to 5 years PQE in family law.
• Track record with high net worth clients.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage own client base in family law.
• Contribute to development of Family team.
• Develop and manage caseload including family agreements.

Skills

Experience in family law

Business development skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Case management systems

MS Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our growing and highly regarded Family team. Reporting to the Family Partner, you will be responsible for managing your own client base and contributing to the continued development of the department.

We are seeking a Solicitor with between two and five years PQE, with proven experience of managing your own matters. You will inherit an existing caseload and also be encouraged to play an active role in developing new work. We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, proactive in business development and keen to support the ongoing growth of our Family Law team.

Experience/Attributes required

• 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

Work type

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
• Pro‑active family agreements including nuptial and cohabitation agreements

Contractual

• 25 days holiday
• Life Assurance 5 x final salary
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash and discounted retail benefits

Non Contractual

• An additional days holiday for your birthday
• A weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hour per annum charity work
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Social committee events
• Season ticket travel loan
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure

• 1 x Partners
• 1 x Trainee Solicitor
• 2 x Paralegals

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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Reading, England, United Kingdom