Family Solicitor

Junior Family Solicitor (0-3 Years PQE)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location: Birmingham - hybrid working available
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: To be confirmed

Overview of the Junior Family Solicitor role

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded Family Law team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified solicitor or a solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, advising clients on a broad range of family law matters. The role offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent supervision, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key responsibilities of the Junior Family Solicitor will include:

• Managing a caseload of family law matters with appropriate supervision

• Advising clients on divorce, separation, financial remedy and private children matters

• Assisting senior solicitors and partners on complex and high-value cases

• Drafting legal documents, court applications and correspondence

• Attending client meetings, court hearings and mediation appointments where appropriate

• Providing practical and commercially focused advice to clients

• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering exceptional client care

• Supporting business development and networking initiatives

Required experience/qualifications of the Junior Family Solicitor position will include:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 0-3 years' PQE

• Previous experience gained within a Family Law department during training or post-qualification

• Strong knowledge of family law procedures and legislation

• Excellent communication and client care skills

• Strong organisational and time management abilities

• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines

• A proactive and professional approach to client service

• Membership of Resolution would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits available alongside the Junior Family Solicitor position include (but aren't limited to):

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• Private healthcare scheme

• Pension contribution scheme

• Life assurance cover

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Clear career progression pathway

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Modern city-centre offices with excellent transport links

• Regular social and networking events

About the team

The Family team has built an excellent reputation for providing expert legal advice across a wide range of family law matters. The team is known for its client-focused approach, technical expertise and supportive working culture.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged and individuals are supported to achieve their long-term career goals.

How to apply for the Junior Family Solicitor position

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Junior Family Solicitor opportunity, please apply or reach out to Taylor at Sellick Partnership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated family lawyer looking to join a respected Birmingham-based practice offering high-quality work, strong support and genuine opportunities for progression.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.