Family Solicitor

Eventus Legal are seeking a Family Law Solicitor for a growing regional law firm's private family team in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. This full-time or part-time, permanent job offers a flexible salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, a bonus structure and flexible working opportunities. You will manage a varied privately funded caseload, with a particular focus on private children matters, supported by an established team and a steady flow of instructions. In addition, the firm offers scope to develop a specialist children law practice and progress your career.

About the Job

The Family Law Solicitor will have responsibility for their own privately funded cases, working with colleagues on a broad range of family disputes. Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on divorce, separation and financial remedy proceedings.
• Handling private children matters, including child arrangements, relocation and specific issue applications.
• Managing cohabitation and property disputes and advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Providing clear, sensitive advice and representation to clients throughout their matters.
• Attending court and conducting advocacy where appropriate.
• Contributing to business development and the ongoing growth of the family practice.

About You

This Family Law Solicitor opportunity would suit a family lawyer who can run an independent caseload and is keen to build further expertise in private children law. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant family law experience.
• Experience managing a family law caseload with minimal supervision.
• An interest in private children matters alongside broader privately funded family work.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a compassionate approach to client care.
• Confidence with court attendance and advocacy where appropriate.
• Commercial awareness, enthusiasm for business development and a collaborative working style.
• Applications are welcomed across PQE levels where the necessary skills and experience can be demonstrated.

Salary and Benefits

The package offers flexibility alongside an established flow of private family work and the opportunity to develop professionally. Benefits and rewards will include:

• Flexible salary of up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Bonus structure.
• Flexible working opportunities, with full-time and part-time applications considered.
• Opportunities for career progression and further specialisation in children law.
• Modern case management systems and technology.

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established regional law firm serving clients across Essex and Suffolk. Its growing family department handles a broad range of privately funded matters and benefits from an established referral network. The firm describes its working environment as supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on client care, modern systems and professional development.

Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.