Family Solicitor

Private Family Solicitor (1-3 PQE) – Berkhamsted – Up to £48,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded, long-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to join its top-tier Legal 500 team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to work on high-quality, privately funded matters within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

You will join a close-knit team of five, working directly with highly experienced family practitioners, gaining exceptional mentoring and structured development. As a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted, you will handle complex HNW and ULHNW matters, offering genuine progression through a clear succession plan.

The Role:

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• Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters
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• Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
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• Supporting on complex HNW and ULHNW cases
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• Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
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• Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel
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• Advising on matters involving businesses, overseas assets and investments
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• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
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• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
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The Candidate:

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• Qualified Solicitor with circa 2 PQE in family law
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• Experience handling privately funded matters
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• Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
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• Keen to work on complex, high-value financial cases
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• Excellent communication and client care skills
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• Commercial and pragmatic approach
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• Ambitious with a desire to progress to Associate level
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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 salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
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• Bonus Structure in place
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• Hybrid working – minimum two days in the office
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• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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• Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme
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• Enhanced sick pay and long service awards
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• Parking (first come, first served)
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• Discounted legal services and healthcare benefits
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 02039181665 Mobile: 07946 492 277

Email: [email protected]

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