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Private Family Solicitor

United Kingdom, Leicester 70000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 04, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Handle fee-earning work related to all Private Family Law matters, including divorce, cohabitation, separation, financial disputes, and child contact issues
  • Supervise and support secretarial/admin staff, paralegals, and junior Fee Earners within the Family Department
  • Manage all client matters allocated by the Head of Department or partners, ensuring work is completed in line with office procedures and quality standards
  • Progress client matters efficiently, keeping clients regularly updated on progress and costs
  • Maintain high standards of client care, ensuring confidentiality and security of client information
  • Escalate any issues or concerns immediately to the Head of Department
  • Achieve billing and time recording targets, with responsibility for credit control on your own matters in liaison with Cashiers
  • Comply with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and the SRA Code of Conduct 2011
  • Foster clear communication with other personnel in the practice and build strong relationships with external institutions
  • Supervise and develop support staff and fee earners, as agreed with the Head of Department
  • Ensure continuous professional development (CPD) and compliance with SRA training requirements
  • Actively promote the firm's services and uphold its ethos and image

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with experience in Private Family Law
  • Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and supervise junior staff
  • Strong organisational, communication, and client management skills
  • Ability to meet billing targets and time recording requirements

What we offer

  • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Regular performance reviews and annual salary reviews

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