Family Law Solcitor

Reading – £50,000 - £55,000

Experience/ Attributes required  
  • We are looking for a Family Solicitor with at least two years' experience in private family law. The successful candidate will have experience managing divorce, financial remedy, children matters and family agreements, ideally including complex, high-value financial cases.
  • The ideal applicant will be committed to achieving positive outcomes through constructive dispute resolution, with Resolution membership preferred. They should be confident managing their own caseload, supervising junior colleagues, delivering excellent client service and contributing to business development.

Key requirements include:

  • Minimum 2 years' family law experience.
  • Experience with complex financial matters and high-net-worth clients.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Benefits
  • 25 days' annual leave plus birthday leave.
  • Hybrid and flexible working.
  • Private medical insurance, pension and life assurance.
  • Medicash and retail discounts.
  • Wellbeing hour, volunteering leave and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Dog-friendly office and regular social events.
To apply, feel free to reach out to chat about the role further, or even if you just want to discuss the market and have an informal chat. Give me a call or email below. 

�� cara@douglas-scott.co.uk
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Cara Hickey

Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

cara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Cara is a Legal Recruitment Consultant covering the Midlands. She brings valuable experience as a former criminal defence lawyer, giving her deep market insight and strong credibility with candidates and clients alike. After moving abroad Cara transitioned into recruitment, looking to leverage her specialist legal knowledge while embracing a new challenge and upskilling. She enjoys recruitment for how rewarding it is to guide people through the next step in their careers. Outside of work, Cara loves to bake, having previously run her own business back in Australia, and has a personal goal to one day work as a voice actor in a major film.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Family Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Reading
  • Reference: 1351134