Posted 20 July, 2026
Family Solicitor
Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
LU1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Are you a Family Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 firm offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, career development, high-quality work and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Family team in Berkhamsted, working on a varied caseload alongside some of the region’s leading family specialists.\n
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About the Firm:
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\n • Respected multi-service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 Tier 1\n
\n • Strong reputation for exceptional client care and expert legal advice\n
\n • Highly regarded Private Family team specialising in complex family matters\n
\n • Supportive and forward-thinking culture that values initiative and development\n
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Private Family Solicitor — Position Overview:
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\n You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters including divorce, financial remedies and child arrangements, while working closely with senior colleagues on complex and high-net-worth matters.\n
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Key Responsibilities of the Private Family Solicitor:
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\n • Managing a caseload of private family matters\n
\n • Advising on divorce, financial remedy and cohabitation disputes\n
\n • Handling child arrangements and domestic abuse matters\n
\n • Drafting witness statements, consent orders, court applications and settlement proposals\n
\n • Preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements\n
\n • Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate\n
\n • Delivering clear, empathetic and commercially aware advice to clients\n
\n • Collaborating with senior team members on complex matters\n
\n • Building strong client relationships and maintaining high standards of service\n
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Requirements of the Private Family Solicitor:
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\n • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Family Law\n
\n • Strong experience in divorce and financial remedy work\n
\n • Experience handling child arrangements and related family matters\n
\n • Excellent communication and client care skills\n
\n • Strong drafting and organisational abilities\n
\n • Commercially aware with a sensitive and empathetic approach\n
\n • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently\n
\n • Enthusiastic and proactive team player\n
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The Benefits for the Private Family Solicitor role:
\n
\n • Competitive salary\n
\n • Hybrid working — 2 days from home per week\n
\n • Excellent career development opportunities\n
\n • High-quality Legal 500 work\n
\n • Direct client exposure and early responsibility\n
\n • Supportive and collaborative culture\n
\n • And more\n
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\n If you are a Private Family Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 500 team with genuine progression opportunities, apply today.\n
\n Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37738\n
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\n PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.\n
\n
\n In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
\n
About the Firm:
\n
\n • Respected multi-service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 Tier 1\n
\n • Strong reputation for exceptional client care and expert legal advice\n
\n • Highly regarded Private Family team specialising in complex family matters\n
\n • Supportive and forward-thinking culture that values initiative and development\n
\n
Private Family Solicitor — Position Overview:
\n
\n You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters including divorce, financial remedies and child arrangements, while working closely with senior colleagues on complex and high-net-worth matters.\n
\n
Key Responsibilities of the Private Family Solicitor:
\n
\n • Managing a caseload of private family matters\n
\n • Advising on divorce, financial remedy and cohabitation disputes\n
\n • Handling child arrangements and domestic abuse matters\n
\n • Drafting witness statements, consent orders, court applications and settlement proposals\n
\n • Preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements\n
\n • Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate\n
\n • Delivering clear, empathetic and commercially aware advice to clients\n
\n • Collaborating with senior team members on complex matters\n
\n • Building strong client relationships and maintaining high standards of service\n
\n
Requirements of the Private Family Solicitor:
\n
\n • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Family Law\n
\n • Strong experience in divorce and financial remedy work\n
\n • Experience handling child arrangements and related family matters\n
\n • Excellent communication and client care skills\n
\n • Strong drafting and organisational abilities\n
\n • Commercially aware with a sensitive and empathetic approach\n
\n • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently\n
\n • Enthusiastic and proactive team player\n
\n
The Benefits for the Private Family Solicitor role:
\n
\n • Competitive salary\n
\n • Hybrid working — 2 days from home per week\n
\n • Excellent career development opportunities\n
\n • High-quality Legal 500 work\n
\n • Direct client exposure and early responsibility\n
\n • Supportive and collaborative culture\n
\n • And more\n
\n
\n If you are a Private Family Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 500 team with genuine progression opportunities, apply today.\n
\n Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37738\n
\n
\n PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.\n
\n
\n In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
