Salary: DOE
Reference: 60487
Are you a Family Solicitor looking for a role where you can genuinely focus on quality work without the pressure of billing targets? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, well-established firm in Wokingham, offering flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive team culture.
Our client is seeking a Family Solicitor to step into a key role due to the planned retirement of a long-standing team member. Reporting directly to the Director and Head of Conveyancing, you'll play an integral part in delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of private family matters.
You will manage your own varied caseload of private family law matters, including:
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Divorce and separation
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Financial remedy proceedings
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Private children matters
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Cohabitation disputes
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Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
There will also be opportunities to be involved in advocacy, and candidates with Higher Rights of Audience or strong advocacy experience will be highly regarded.
The firm offers:
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No billable hour targets - focus on delivering excellent client care
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Hybrid working: typically 2 days in the office and 3 from home (flexible and open to discussion, including earlier access post-joining)
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Part-time or reduced hours considered
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Standard hours of 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays and Christmas closure
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Free parking and convenient location just off Wokingham High Street
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A genuinely supportive, close-knit and professional team environment
The ideal candidate will be:
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Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years' PQE in private family law
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Comfortable managing your own caseload independently
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Strong client care and communication skills
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Advocacy experience or Higher Rights of Audience (desirable but not essential)
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Looking to join a firm where work-life balance is actively supported
This is an ideal role for a Family Solicitor seeking a long-term move into a stable, friendly firm where your contribution is valued and your wellbeing matters.
