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Family Solicitor – Mixed Caseload (Private & Public) | 3–5 PQE | £45–55k | West London A well‑established London practice with nine offices across West London and Surrey is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its supportive and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied caseload and wants to continue developing strong experience in Legal Aid, public children work, and care proceedings, while also building their private family practice. The Role You will manage a mixed caseload across: • Private family matters, • Legal Aid funded public children work, • Care proceedings and related public law matters, • Complex cases supported by strong administrative and paralegal assistance The firm offers a gradual shift toward more private family work, while still valuing your expertise in Legal Aid, public children, and care proceedings. About You • A qualified Solicitor with experience in both private and public family law, • Confident handling Legal Aid files, public children matters, and care proceedings, • Strong client‑care skills and a collaborative approach, • Motivated, organised, and keen to progress within a respected team What They Offer • Competitive salary, • A firm with an excellent reputation, • 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Training and development opportunities, • Pension scheme, • Quarterly social events If you’re looking to build your private family practice while continuing meaningful work in Legal Aid, public children, and care proceedings, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive, well‑regarded team. If you think this role would be a good fit and you have the required skills/experience and would like to learn more about this opportunity, or other opportunities in the market, please contact Alison Banks on or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506/0797 9952201 LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy. • The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality support to fee earners across a range of family law matters, including divorce, separation, children matters, and financial settlements • Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and court forms accurately and efficiently • Liaise

Our client, a well-established law firm in Ashford, Surrey, is seeking a motivated and professional Family Paralegal to join their busy Family team.This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with at least six months’ experience to gain exposure to a wide range of family law matters, develop

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Trainee Social Worker - Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career in childrens social work with purpose and a clear path for development? Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026. As a children and families social worker, youll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this fully funded social work training programme, youll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and masters degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into childrens social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, youll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. Youll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a masters degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your masters degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: Youll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for childrens safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide whats safest for a child Its a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement. Who were looking for You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds. You dont need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate degree (honours) (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or?approved equivalent?qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker already Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort. Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now. Delivered by childrens charity Frontline - f ormerly known as the Frontline programme. TPBN1_UKTJ

A progressive, values-led law firm in Surrey is seeking a Head of Family Law to build and lead its newly established family department. You will be 5+ years PQE with solid experience in family law. You will be responsible for creating and leading the family law department from the ground up.

To undertake compliance with and be fully aware of all aspects of requirements imposed on a Solicitor by the Solicitors Act, Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Trustee Accounts Rules and all other statutory and Law Society rules and regulations from time to time enforced for the conduct of the busines

TSR Legal is delighted to be working on behalf of a busy and well-established Family Law team in Cardiff, seeking to appoint a Trainee Clerk. As Trainee Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the Family Law team, acting as a central point of contact to ensure the smooth progression of matters

Family Law Solicitor (2-5 Years PQE)Cardiff | Hybrid Working | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary - DOEIntroductionAre you a Family Law Solicitor looking to join a growing, forward-thinking firm where client care and collaboration truly matter?We're recruiting a qualified Family Law Solicitor

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Candidate must have considerable experience in Care and interim Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special guardianship orders, Adoption, Private Children Law.

A legal services provider in Greater London is looking for a Legal Assistant to support its Family Law department. The role requires strong client communication and legal research skills, ideally with experience in a Family Law environment.

A reputable family law firm in Greater London is seeking a motivated solicitor with up to five years PQE to join its supportive team. The ideal candidate will excel in client service, communication, and possess a good knowledge of family law.

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their busy Family Law department. The role involves managing a caseload of divorce, financial remedy, and private law children matters, along with supervising junior team members.

A well-established specialist practice is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to manage a varied caseload of family law matters including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, and private children law.

A reputable law firm in the UK is seeking a Family Law Solicitor to manage a varied private caseload in Windsor. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years' PQE in private family law and be confident in handling court cases.

A legal recruitment firm based in the United Kingdom is looking for a talented Team Assistant to join their Family Law team. The ideal candidate will manage various administrative tasks, support lawyers, and contribute to an efficient work environment.

A respected law firm in Bath is seeking an experienced senior family lawyer to join their collaborative family team. The ideal candidate will be a current partner or a senior lawyer with aspirations for partnership, skilled in advising high-net-worth clients, and confident in managing client relatio

A law practice in Wokingham seeks a highly organised Legal Secretary to provide administrative support to a family law team.

The firm is seeking a Family Associate to join its market leading Family Group. Strong academic background and high quality family law training. The team acts on the full range of private family law matters, including:.

A reputable law firm in Greater London seeks a Family Associate or Senior Associate with 4 years of post-qualification experience. This hybrid position involves handling family law cases for wealthy clients, including divorce, children matters, and international work.

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will handle family law matters including divorce and financial settlements, conduct client consultations, and represent clients in court. Candidates should possess s

As the ideal candidate for this opportunity, you will be between 3 and 5 PQE with experience covering all aspects of family law and divorce, including ancillary relief proceedings, private children matters, non‑molestation orders, pre‑nuptial and post‑nuptial agreements and cohabitation rights

A great opportunity for a Family Law Solicitor to join a Legal 500, CQS and Lexcel accredited firm. If you're a Family Law Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Advocacy experience across family proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE in private family law, including divorce and private children's matters. A leading legal firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their well-regarded team in Central London.

Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their firm as a Team Assistant in their Family Law team. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manag

A premier legal recruitment agency in Central London is seeking a junior solicitor with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in family law. The ideal candidate will assist high-net-worth individuals with divorce and children matters, working alongside some of the country's leading family la

A well established and award winning regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience to join its growing Family Law team in Wiltshire. This role is suited to an experienced Family Lawyer who:. Has comprehensive experience across all

A reputable law firm in Greater London is seeking a Family Law Head of Team to lead a growing unit.

Family Law – Top Tier – Central London – 3 to 5 PQE Our Client, a Top Tier Central London law practice is looking to bolster its numbers with the appointment of a junior solicitor. Specialising in Family Law, the firm is consistently top rated and recommended by Chambers and Legal 500. As the

A respected legal practice in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of Family to take a leadership role and make a significant impact.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Family & Children Solicitor Director for a reputable law firm in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of PQE, a valid Practicing Certificate, and substantial experience in family law. The role involves overseeing complex family matters,

Solicitor - Family Law - Wiltshire - 2-5 Years PQE. A respected law firm in Wiltshire is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2‑4 years' post‑qualification experience to join its expanding team. You will be responsible for handling a range of family law matters, including:.

A leading family law firm are looking for an LPC Graduate to join their firm as a paralegal and deal with a mixture of family and matrimonial work. This is an entry level role and they are happy to provide full training, although if you have completed a module in family law on your LPC that would be

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-focused environment, brings a strong foundation in family law, and is confident supporting a wide range of private family law matters. My lovely client is a well-respected law firm based in East Sussex and is seeking a dedicated, organised and e

Join a team known for its commitment to inclusivity, excellence, and legal expertise, working on impactful family law cases across the country. A leading legal firm is seeking a Family & Children Solicitor with over 3 years of experience. The role involves managing complex family cases, supervising

A recruitment agency is seeking a Family Court Advisor (Social Worker) for a temporary role in Sussex and Surrey.

A law firm in Romford is seeking an experienced Head of Family Law Solicitor to lead their family department. The ideal candidate will be qualified in England & Wales and possess strong family law experience along with excellent communication skills.

Time Appointments are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected law firm in Bury St Edmunds who are seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Secretary to join their team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Legal S

A well-regarded specialist practice in Kent is looking for a Senior Family Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE to manage a caseload of privately funded family matters.

A leading law firm is seeking a dedicated Family Solicitor to manage Family Law work, provide technical expertise, and lead a team while offering excellent client support.

A well-regarded boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a Senior Family Partner in their London office. This role requires strong experience in Family law or similar fields, and offers a varied workload within a friendly, collaborative team.

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to work in Prescot or Birkenhead. Candidates should have experience in a family law setting and familiarity with Case Management Systems and the Legal Aid Agency Portal.

A top-tier legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a mid to senior associate specializing in Family Law. This role is an opportunity to work with some of the most respected lawyers in the field, contributing to high-stakes matters both in the UK and internationally.

This Family Lawyer role offers an excellent salary of circa £55,000 plus benefits, agile working arrangements, and the chance to step into an established caseload of private family law work. My client is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation in family law. If you’re a Family Lawyer

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a Family Associate with 2-5 years PQE in Family Law. You will advise High Net Worth clients on various family law matters including divorce, prenuptial agreements, and children's arrangements. This role offers an engaging work environment with a focus on hig

A nationally recognised law firm with over 20 years’ experience, ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and featured in The Times Best Law Firms (2023–2025). Key responsibilities for the Family Law Head of Team role:. Key requirements for this Family Law Head of Team role:.

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in Care law and manage their own caseload confidently.