Assistant Family Solicitor

Our client is seeking an Assistant Family Solicitor to join their expanding Family Law team in London.

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role? Find out below.

This role will involve managing a varied privately funded family caseload, supporting clients through sensitive and often complex matters while delivering a high standard of legal advice and client care.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior solicitors and partners, with excellent opportunities for development and progression within a supportive and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters
• Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse matters
• Draft legal documents including applications, witness statements, consent orders, and correspondence
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and negotiations
• Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients
• Maintain high standards of client care throughout all stages of a matter
• Communicate complex legal issues in a professional and accessible manner
• Attend court hearings, conferences, and client meetings
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and instruct counsel when required
• Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation
• Support business development and networking initiatives
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and referrers
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm