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Posted 02 August, 2026

NQ Family Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Leicester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

My client is seeking a Family Solicitor with NQ-4 years' PQE to join their well-established Family team in Leicester, Leicestershire.

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This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a highly regarded Family department, managing a varied caseload of private family matters while working closely with experienced senior lawyers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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The Role

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You will be responsible for managing a broad caseload of private family matters, including:

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• Divorce and separation

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• Financial remedy proceedings

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• Cohabitation disputes

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• Private children matters

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• Drafting court applications, statements, consent orders and other legal documentation

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• Managing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

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• Advising clients with clear, practical and empathetic legal advice

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• Preparing matters for hearings and liaising with counsel where appropriate

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• Maintaining compliance with regulatory and file management procedures

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• Supporting business development through networking, marketing and building client relationships

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Requirements

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• Qualified Solicitor with NQ-4 years' PQE

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• Experience handling private family law matters

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• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedy and children matters

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• Excellent drafting, communication and client care skills

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• Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision

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• Organised with strong attention to detail

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• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development

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• Enthusiastic about developing your career within Family Law

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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary

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• Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus

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• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

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• One paid charity day per year

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• Private medical cover

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• Wellbeing programme and regular staff events

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• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

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• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.