William James Recruitment
Associate Family Solicitor
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Associate Family 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:
- Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision
- Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases
- Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
- Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where required
- Building strong and lasting client relationships
- Supporting business development and networking initiatives
- Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team
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The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law
- Experience handling privately funded family matters
- Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
- Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Commercially aware with a professional and empathetic approach
- Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Parking available for fee earners
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115
Mobile: 07496 800 407
Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
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
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