Family Solicitor

A well-established and growing law firm is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor with 2 years PQE to join its successful private family law team in Stafford. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in privately funded family work who is seeking greater autonomy, quality work and the chance to develop their own client base within a supportive and ambitious environment.

This role offers you an existing caseload from day one, genuine long-term career prospects and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and the option to work either four or five days per week.

The Role You will join a team of five solicitors plus support staff in handling your own caseload of privately funded family law matters, while building your own practice and professional network as the department continues to expand. Working closely with experienced family lawyers, you will be responsible for delivering practical and commercially focused advice to clients whilst ensuring matters progress efficiently.

About You As the successful candidate, you will be a qualified Solicitor with experience handling privately funded family law matters. You will ideally possess:
Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales Around 1-3 years' PQE, although applications from candidates with more or less experience are welcomed Experience managing private family law matters from instruction through to completion Strong organisational and case management skills Excellent communication and client relationship abilities A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal practice Confidence working towards billing and financial targets A genuine desire to progress your career within a growing team Please note that this opportunity is focused exclusively on privately funded family law work.

Candidates whose experience is solely within legal aid family law are unlikely to be suitable. Benefits The firm offers an attractive package designed to support career development and work-life balance, including:
Option to work four or five days per week Hybrid working, typically up to two days from home once established in the role Enhanced annual leave entitlement Supportive and experienced team environment Opportunity to build and develop your own client following Long-term progression prospects within an expanding practice Bonus Why Apply?

This role offers you the chance to join a respected and growing family law team where you will benefit from immediate work, strong supervision and the opportunity to take real ownership of your career. You will work alongside experienced practitioners whilst developing your own client base and reputation within a firm that continues to invest in both its people and its future growth.

Apply Now For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, including salary, working arrangements and longer-term career prospects, please submit your CV or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment. INDMALN