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Family Solicitor 3yrs PQE+

LJ Recruitment


Job Location:

Saffron Walden - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 40000 - 60000
Experience Required: 3years
Posted: 9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Family Solicitor (3 PQE)

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

The Opportunity

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 firms 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.

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.

Candidate Requirements
  • 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.

Working Arrangements
  • 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.

Benefits
  • 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.