Family Solicitor or CILEX (25 PQE)

Boyes Turner LLP; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solicitor to join its Family team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years PQE, experience in managing family law matters, and a proactive approach to business development. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with flexible hybrid working, exceptional benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in family law.
• Membership of Resolution preferred.
• Experience with case management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload of family law matters.
• Contribute to business development and department growth.
• Support complex family law cases as part of a team.

Skills

Experience in family law

Business development skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to supervise junior members

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

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Role 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 in 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 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 on 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
• Financial matters
• Children matters
• Pro‑active family agreements including nuptial and co‑habitation agreements

Benefits

Contractual

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

Non‑Contractual

• Flexible hybrid working
• An additional day 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 Partner
• 1 x Senior Associate Solicitor
• 1 x Associate Solicitor
• 1 x Trainee Solicitor
• 2 x Paralegal

Other Information

Boyes Turner is a highly regarded law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The expertise our teams have is vast, spanning both the corporate world and technology sector whilst also supporting private clients. We pride ourselves on providing excellent working conditions, a forward‑thinking and friendly team environment, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice