Junior Family Solicitor (NQ - 3 PQE) – South London | Private Client Focus | 12-Month Contract

Junior Family Solicitor (NQ -3 PQE) – South London | Private Client Focus | 12-Month Contract

A specialist, niche family law practice in South London is seeking a Junior Family Solicitor (NQ-3 years PQE) to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regarded, niche practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work across a busy and growing private client caseload.

The firm operates exclusively in private family law, with core expertise spanning:

• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Private children law (child arrangements)
• Cohabitation disputes and TOLATA claims
• Domestic abuse and Family Law Act applications

With offices in Croydon and Wimbledon (SW19), the practice is known for its strong client relationships, technical expertise, and consistently increasing demand for its services.

The Role

This is a hands-on position offering early responsibility within a supportive but busy environment. The successful candidate will:

• Manage their own caseload across a range of private family matters
• Assist senior solicitors on more complex and high-value cases
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of family law work, including financial and children matters
• Take an active role in client contact, case progression, and court-related work

The Ideal Candidate

• NQ -3 years PQE with solid experience in private family law
• Confident handling divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters
• Able to manage a busy caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Keen to develop within a specialist, high-performing team

What’s on Offer

• Full-time role on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract
• Office-based position, with hybrid working considered for the right candidate
• Opportunity to join a respected niche practice at an exciting stage of growth
• Direct exposure to high-quality private client family law work
• Supportive environment with scope for professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to deepen their expertise in pure private family law within a busy, specialist firm where their contribution will be highly valued.