Family Solicitor (Legal Aid)

Family Solicitor (Legal Aid)

Salary: £55,000-£75,000 + bonus

Location: London

Panel Membership essential

If you're a Family Solicitor (5+ PQE) who wants high-quality legal aid domestic violence work, real responsibility, and a team that genuinely values strong supervision and standards, this is a standout opportunity with our client, a well-established London practice.

You'll join a busy family team with a clear focus on legal aid domestic violence matters, with scope to support supervision and help shape best practice as the team grows.

The role

As a Family Solicitor, you'll manage a varied caseload with a strong emphasis on legal aid DV work, while contributing to team capability and supervision support.

Key responsibilities

• Running your own family law caseload with a focus on legal aid domestic violence
• Supporting supervision and day-to-day guidance within the team (where appropriate)
• Advising clients with empathy, clarity, and strong technical judgement
• Contributing to team growth and service quality (including business development where aligned)

What our client is looking for

Essential

• 5+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Family Law Panel Membership (required to support supervision)
• Strong experience handling legal aid family matters, particularly domestic violence
• Confident, client-first communication and solid file management

Preferred

• Experience across broader family work alongside legal aid
• Interest in developing a profile/following (not essential, but advantageous)
• If you're 5-7 PQE, a clear ambition to develop longer-term (including business development) is important

Location and working arrangement

• London
• Office-based with up to 2 days per week working from home (max)

Salary and package

• £55,000-£75,000+ (dependent on experience and overall fit)
• Bonus (details to be shared at shortlist stage)
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality and supervision

Career progression

This role offers genuine scope to:

• Step into increased responsibility and influence within the team
• Support supervision and contribute to developing others
• Build a longer-term platform for progression as the department grows

Apply / enquire

For a confidential conversation, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)
Email:

If you'd like, send your CV or simply message with your PQE, Panel status, current salary, and notice period, and I'll advise on suitability quickly.

Confidentiality: All applications and conversations will be treated in strict confidence.