Family Solicitor

Reading – £55,000

Family Solicitor 
Reading
Hybrid (flexible)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor or CILEX professional (2–5 PQE) to join a respected and expanding Family Law team. You will manage your own caseload from the outset, working on high-quality matters while being fully supported in your ongoing career development. This role would suit someone ambitious, commercially aware, and passionate about delivering constructive, modern family law solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload while actively developing new work and client relationships.
• Handle a broad mix of private family work including:
  
  • Divorce and separation
  • Financial remedy matters
  • Children matters
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements
• Promote non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) wherever possible; mediation or collaborative training ideal but not essential.
• Deliver exceptional levels of client care to high-net-worth and/or complex-needs clients.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior team members as required.
• Work independently on your own matters and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain excellent time management, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Engage in business development initiatives to help drive growth.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX (2–5 PQE) with solid experience in family law.
• Resolution membership desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of private family law procedures and best practices.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and maintain client trust.
• Competent with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, positive, and supportive team player.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + ability to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Birthday holiday
• Life assurance (5x salary) & Private medical insurance
• Flexible hybrid working