Assistant Family Solicitor

Our client is seeking an Assistant Family Solicitor to join their expanding Family Law team in London. This role will involve managing a varied privately funded family caseload, supporting clients through sensitive and often complex matters while delivering a high standard of legal advice and client care. The successful candidate will work closely with senior solicitors and partners, with excellent opportunities for development and progression within a supportive and flexible working environment. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a varied caseload of family law matters • Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse matters • Draft legal documents including applications, witness statements, consent orders, and correspondence • Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and negotiations • Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients • Maintain high standards of client care throughout all stages of a matter • Communicate complex legal issues in a professional and accessible manner • Attend court hearings, conferences, and client meetings • Undertake advocacy where appropriate and instruct counsel when required • Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation • Support business development and networking initiatives • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and referrers • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm Requirements / Skills / Experience: • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate • Experience handling family law matters • Strong communication and client care skills • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently • Excellent organisational and time management skills Package / Benefits: • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Birthday leave after one year of service • Company pension scheme • Medicash health plan • Flexible and hybrid working • Bonus opportunities • Social events • Strong internal progression opportunities Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.