Family Solicitor | Well Connected Firm, Exceptional Exposure
23 days ago
Ilford
\n\n Family Solicitor | Legal Aid, Domestic Abuse & Private Children | Established East London Firm \nA well established and community focused firm in East London is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its close knit and supportive team based in Ilford. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with legal aid experience to take on a meaningful caseload and play a key role in delivering vital legal services to clients. \nThe firm is known for its approachable culture and commitment to client care, offering a friendly working environment where solicitors are trusted with responsibility and encouraged to develop their practice. \n \nThe Role \nYou will take on an existing caseload of family matters, with a particular focus on domestic abuse and private children law, while also building and developing your own pipeline of work. \nYour caseload will include a range of sensitive and often urgent matters, requiring a high level of care, empathy, and professionalism. You will advise and represent clients through all stages of their cases, providing clear, practical guidance and strong advocacy. \nThis is a hands on role within a small team, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference to clients while developing your experience in a supportive setting. \n \nThe Candidate \nYou will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in family law, including legal aid work, domestic abuse matters, and private children cases. \nYou will demonstrate strong client care skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and discretion. Confidence in managing your own caseload and working independently is important, alongside a willingness to contribute positively to a small team environment. \nA proactive and organised approach, with a genuine commitment to this area of law, will be key to success in this role. \n \nThe Firm \nThis is a small but well regarded firm with a strong presence in the local community. The team prides itself on being friendly, approachable, and supportive, creating an environment where individuals can thrive while delivering high quality legal services. You will have 1-1 support from leading family practictioners and will benefit from an open-door policy. There really is untapped potential to upskill within all core areas of family law, whilst working with leading local charities on challenging referals. \n \nWhat’s on Offer \nSalary dependent on experience \nScope to move to hybrid \nOffice closure between Christmas and New Year \nContributory pension scheme \nSupportive and friendly working environment \nBusy existing caseload with scope to build your own \n \nThis is an opportunity for a Family Solicitor who is keen to learn and develop at pace, within a supportive practice. \n \nGet in touch! \n \n \n\n