Family Solicitor 3yrs PQE+

Family Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Location: Saffron Walden, Sawston & Haverhill
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE

Our client, a respected and established regional law firm, is seeking a Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE to join its growing Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly firm that values work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and career development.

The successful candidate will work across the firm's offices in Saffron Walden, Sawston, and Haverhill, managing a varied private family law caseload with dedicated secretarial support and access to modern case management systems.

You will manage a broad range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation

• Financial remedy matters

• Children Act proceedings

• Child arrangements disputes

• Cohabitation disputes

• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

• Domestic abuse and injunction applications

• Separation agreements

• General family law advisory work

• Managing a family law caseload from instruction to conclusion.

• Providing clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice.

• Drafting legal documents, court applications, and correspondence.

• Conducting client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Representing clients at hearings where appropriate.

• Liaising with courts, barristers, experts, and third parties.

• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures.

• Delivering exceptional levels of client care.

• Supporting business development and networking activities.

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in Family Law.

• Experience managing a private family law caseload independently.

• Strong client care, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organisational abilities.

• Proactive and professional approach.

• Experience using case management systems is advantageous.

• Advocacy experience and Resolution membership are desirable but not essential.

• Full-time or part-time considered.

• Office hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm.

• Hybrid and flexible working available.

• SOS Connect Case Management System.

• Dedicated secretarial support.

• Competitive salary.

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• Paid sick leave.

• Genuine work-life balance.

• Free parking (subject to availability).

• Wellbeing support for employees and their families.

• Ongoing training and career progression.

• Christmas Eve and an additional Christmas closure day not deducted from annual leave.

• One additional wellbeing day per year.

• Friendly, supportive culture and regular staff social events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor seeking quality work, flexibility, and long-term career progression within a well-regarded and supportive firm.