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Family Solicitor

18032026FK_1773848591
  • £58000 - £70000 per annum + additional benefits
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

Family Solicitor

Location: Milton Keynes / Northampton (hybrid working considered)

A growing family law team is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their practice in either Milton Keynes or Northampton. This is a senior position for a lawyer with strong family law experience in private practice, offering the opportunity to manage a substantive caseload and support clients through complex matters with a client-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on a broad range of family law matters, including matrimonial finances, trusts of land disputes, and child arrangements

  • Manage cases from initial instruction through to conclusion

  • Conduct meetings with clients both in person and remotely

  • Prepare and issue correspondence and documentation

  • Supervise and mentor trainees and junior team members

  • Attend court hearings, client appointments, and other external meetings as required

  • Maintain accurate time recording and billing according to targets

The Candidate

  • 5+ PQE in private practice family law

  • Proven experience advising on complex family matters

  • Excellent organisational and case management skills

  • Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients

  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work, and use initiative

Benefits & Working Pattern

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

  • Hybrid working options available to support flexibility

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Opportunity to work on high-quality family law matters

To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Faith Kelly.

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Faith Kelly Senior Manager

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