Family Solicitor or CILEX (2–5 PQE)

CompanyBoyes Turner

LocationReading, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/21/2025

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Solicitors and lawyers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our growing and highly regarded Family team. Reporting to the Family Partner, you will be responsible for managing your own client base and contributing to the continued development of the department.

We are seeking a Solicitor with between two and five years PQE, with proven experience of managing your own matters. You will inherit an existing caseload and also be encouraged to play an active role in developing new work. We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, proactive in business development and keen to support the ongoing growth of our Family Law team.

Experience/ Attributes required

In excess of 2+ years’ experience in family law
Ambitious and passionate about modern approaches to family law, helping families and working in constructive ways
A track record of working for a firm known for its family law work with high net worth clients or complex work
Enthusiasm for working in ways that promote NCDR is a must. Mediation or collaborative training is preferred but not essential
Membership of Resolution
Excellent record of client service

Ability to supervise more junior members of the team

Ability to work independently, without close supervision, on own matters as well as part of a team supporting on more complex work

Ability to consistently meet deadlines and to manage competing priorities

Proficiency within MS Office and Outlook

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Possess first-class communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding business development skills and an entrepreneurial flair with a willingness to be involved in BD activities to generate further growth

Experience of working with case management systems

Work type

Although this opportunity will be based around an individual’s own specialist areas within family law, they will also be expected to have a broad knowledge across all areas of private Family Law matters including:

Divorce and separation
Financial Matters
Children Matters
Pro-active family agreements including nuptial and cohabitation agreements

Benefits

Contractual

25 days holiday
Pension scheme
Life Assurance 5 x final salary
Private medical insurance
Medicash and discounted retail benefits

Non Contractual

Flexible Hybrid working
An additional days holiday for your birthday
A weekly wellbeing hour
8 hour per annum charity work
Cycle to work scheme
Bring your dog to work
Social committee events
Season ticket travel loan
Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure

1 x Partners
1 x Senior Associate Solicitor
1 x Associate Solicitors
1 x Trainee Solicitor
2 x Paralegals