Job Description:

Family Solicitor with Legal Aid experience (2+years PQE)

Full Time | Office-based | Established London Firm | £50,000

This London law firm is a well-established firm with 15+ years' experience, offering clear, practical legal advice to businesses and individuals. They handle a broad range of matters, including commercial, regulatory, and personal legal work, with a strong focus on transparency, communication, and client care.

Our client is seeking a Family Solicitor with Legal Aid experience to join its expanding department. Due to continued growth and increased workload, this is a key strategic hire offering genuine scope to shape the future direction of the team.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload independently, involving Family law matters, particularly Legal Aid work. The role offers high-quality, complex work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

In addition to fee-earning responsibilities, you will play an active role in maintaining and enhancing the team's strong market reputation through business development and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently managing a caseload of Family law matters, including Legal Aid
• Ensuring full compliance with file management and regulatory standards
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients
• PLO meetings and care proceedings

About You

• Qualified Family Solicitor with ideally 2+years PQE
• Strong experience in Family Law and Legal Aid processes and compliance
• Hold a clean, valid practising certificate
• Professional, proactive and commercially aware
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• Confident in managing your own caseload and meeting deadlines
• Collaborative team player with strong client relationship skills

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established London law firm
• Work within a firm with a strong regional profile and loyal client base
• Genuine opportunity for progression for the right candidate
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Realistic opportunities for long-term development and advancement

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor to join a respected team where your expertise will be valued and your career progression supported.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Chloe Riddleston at LJ Recruitment or apply today.