Family Associate Solicitor

Family Associate Solicitor (3–5 PQE) – Buckinghamshire – Up to £75,000 + Benefits

A highly regarded full-service regional law firm with a strong Thames Valley presence is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor / Associate in Buckinghamshire to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, advising a high-quality client base on complex and sensitive matters.

You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law. You will gain exposure to HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and private clients, with genuine scope for progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role:

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• Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision
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• Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
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• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases
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• Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
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• Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where required
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• Building strong and lasting client relationships
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• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
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• Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team
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The Candidate:

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• Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law
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• Experience handling privately funded family matters
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• Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
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• Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience
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• Excellent communication and client care skills
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• Commercially aware with a professional and empathetic approach
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• Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team
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• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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The Benefits and How to Apply:

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• Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure
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• Discretionary bonus scheme
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• Private healthcare
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• Pension scheme
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• Death in service benefit
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• Parking available for fee earners
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 02039181665 Mobile: 07496 800 407

Email: [email protected]

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments