Junior Family Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Family solicitor to join this L500 firms Reading office.

This firm deal with exclusively privately funded family work and are looking to recruit an ambitious Family Lawyer NQ-3 years PQE.

The firm

This firm culturally stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer a level of flexibility to staff, which is unheard of for firms of a similar size. Though they're not small outfits, they have a very 'human' feel throughout the practice. Partners and Associates are easily accessible and have a great support system within the firm.

With this excellent culture comes strong investment in their staff. They can offer strong prospects for the future and healthy career progression throughout the firm. This is apparent from the low turnover.

They have a well-established reputation on the market, and they frequently engage with the local community and have a well-established client base in the local area. They also have a big focus on business development and enhancing the reputation of the firm by engaging with new clients every day.

The firm is known well for its extensive client network and the quality of their output. The practice is multi-service, but they are particularly well-known for their services for individuals and offer a refreshing alternative of employment for legal professionals.

The role

This regional heavyweight firm is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor NQ-3 years of PQE into their office in Wokingham.

In this role, you will be joining a team of 5+ fee earners and will be working very closely with the managing partner. This role has been designed for an individual with a strong foundation knowledge of family matters who is looking to take their skill set to the next level. This department deals with the following work:

• Ancillary relief
• Divorces / matrimonial matters
• Private children act matters
• Cohabitation matters
• Civil partnerships

You will be joining a friendly, approachable team with an open-door culture. Partners are accessible for junior fee-earners giving them knowledge and caseload exposure few practices of their size can offer.

Requirements

• You will be a Solicitor / Legal Executive and you will have NQ-3 years' experience
• You will have experience in privately funded family matters
• You will be ambitious, have an eye for detail, and want to progress

What's on offer?

• An above-market rate salary dependant on experience
• Access to an open-door culture and a friendly working environment
• Good quality level of work

This regional firm are looking to grow with the addition of a family solicitor to join their office in Reading.