Family Solicitor
4 days ago
Berkhamsted
Private Family Solicitor (1-3 PQE) – Berkhamsted – Up to £48,000 + Benefits + Bonus A highly regarded, long-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to join its top-tier Legal 500 team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to work on high-quality, privately funded matters within a collaborative and people-focused environment. You will join a close-knit team of five, working directly with highly experienced family practitioners, gaining exceptional mentoring and structured development. As a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted, you will handle complex HNW and ULHNW matters, offering genuine progression through a clear succession plan. The Role: • Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters, • Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work, • Supporting on complex HNW and ULHNW cases, • Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence, • Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel, • Advising on matters involving businesses, overseas assets and investments, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Supporting business development and networking initiatives The Candidate: • Qualified Solicitor with circa 2 PQE in family law, • Experience handling privately funded matters, • Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work, • Keen to work on complex, high-value financial cases, • Excellent communication and client care skills, • Commercial and pragmatic approach, • Ambitious with a desire to progress to Associate level, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The Benefits and How to Apply: • Competitive salary up to £48,000 depending on experience, • Bonus Structure in place, • Hybrid working – minimum two days in the office, • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme, • Enhanced sick pay and long service awards, • Parking (first come, first served), • Discounted legal services and healthcare benefits Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 01113 511 7115 Mobile: 07496 800 407 Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally, including Legal 500-ranked practices.