Solicitor – NQ-5 PQE – Private Law Children & Domestic Abuse

Overview

In this role you will handle a busy caseload within a respected family law team, focusing on Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse matters. You will work directly with clients to provide compassionate, practical advice and progress advocacy to achieve meaningful outcomes. You will collaborate with senior lawyers to strengthen client relationships and support business development to raise the team’s profile. This position offers an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.”

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy legal aid caseload with care and confidence
• Directly engage with clients to assess needs and deliver practical advice
• Prepare and progress advocacy matters, negotiating outcomes
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners to build client relationships
• Support business development and help raise the team’s profile

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with experience in Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse
• Ability to manage own files with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care skills and genuine passion for family law
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively
• Exceptional communication skills with a client-focused approach

• client care
• communication
• organisation
• experience in Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse
• advocacy and case management
• handling legal aid files

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