Family Solicitor
Posted 1 day ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
£50 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
London
Summary: The Family Solicitor role is a part-time position focused on managing a private family caseload during a 9-month maternity cover. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in private family law and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This largely remote role requires occasional in-person client meetings. Strong expertise in divorce and financial matters is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of private family matters independently
- Advise on divorce, financial remedies, and private children matters
- Handle pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Liaise with and brief counsel where required
- Conduct occasional client meetings (in person as needed)
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in private family law
- Proven ability to work autonomously without supervision
- Strong experience in divorce and financial matters
- Advocacy experience desirable but not essential
Salary (Rate): £50/hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Job Title: Family Solicitor (Private Family) – Maternity Cover
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our team on a 9-month maternity cover. This is a part-time, largely remote role suited to a confident practitioner who can manage a private family caseload with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of private family matters independently
- Advise on divorce, financial remedies, and private children matters
- Handle pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Liaise with and brief counsel where required
- Conduct occasional client meetings (in person as needed)
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in private family law
Proven ability to work autonomously without supervision
Strong experience in divorce and financial matters
Advocacy experience desirable but not essential
Logistics:
9-month maternity cover
Start date: Early to late May
Part-time: 1–2 days per week
Primarily remote, with occasional client visits required