Family Solicitor

Clayton Legal • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £35,000 - £45,000 / year • 2w ago

Family Solicitor (2–4 PQE)
Location: Sheldon

Why apply?

Join an extremely well-established legal firm – in operation for nearly 300 years!
Group stakeholder pension scheme with Scottish Widows, including a tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
Healthcare plan providing financial support for optical, dental and counselling services
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday leave
Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, Legal 500-ranked law firm for a motivated and enthusiastic junior Family Law Solicitor to join their established Family team based in Sheldon.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and reputable firm, working closely with the Senior Partner, who leads the department and is recognised by Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in the field.

You will handle a varied caseload covering all aspects of Family Law, gaining exposure to high-quality work and benefiting from ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing your own caseload of family law matters
Handling a broad range of work including divorce, financial remedy, and Children Act cases
Providing clear, empathetic, and practical advice to clients during sensitive circumstances
Drafting legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
Building and maintaining strong client relationships

About You:

2–4 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in family law
Experience handling a range of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and children matters
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
Excellent drafting and communication skills
A genuine passion for family law and supporting clients through challenging times

If you are a driven and compassionate solicitor looking to take the next step in your family law career, we would be keen to hear from you.