Family Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
Apply for the Family Solicitor
Location: Berkhamsted
Job Description:

Private Family Solicitor (1-3 PQE) – Berkhamsted – Up to £48,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded, long-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to join its top-tier Legal 500 team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to work on high-quality, privately funded matters within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

You will join a close-knit team of five, working directly with highly experienced family practitioners, gaining exceptional mentoring and structured development. As a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted, you will handle complex HNW and ULHNW matters, offering genuine progression through a clear succession plan.

The Role:

  • Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters
  • Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
  • Supporting on complex HNW and ULHNW cases
  • Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
  • Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel
  • Advising on matters involving businesses, overseas assets and investments
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Supporting business development and networking initiatives

The Candidate:

  • Qualified Solicitor with circa 2 PQE in family law
  • Experience handling privately funded matters
  • Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
  • Keen to work on complex, high-value financial cases
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Commercial and pragmatic approach
  • Ambitious with a desire to progress to Associate level
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The Benefits and How to Apply:

  • Competitive salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus Structure in place
  • Hybrid working – minimum two days in the office
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay and long service awards
  • Parking (first come, first served)
  • Discounted legal services and healthcare benefits

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 01113 511 7115 Mobile: 07496 800 407

Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally, including Legal 500-ranked practices.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026