Family Associate Solicitor
William James Recruitment · Aylesbury, England ·
Family Associate Solicitor (3–5 PQE) – Buckinghamshire – Up to £75,000 + Benefits A highly regarded full-service regional law firm with a strong Thames Valley presence is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor / Associate in Buckinghamshire to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, advising a high-quality client base on complex and sensitive matters. You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law.
You will gain exposure to HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and private clients, with genuine scope for progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where required Building strong and lasting client relationships Supporting business development and networking initiatives Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law Experience handling privately funded family matters Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience Excellent communication and client care skills Commercially aware with a professional and empathetic approach Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The Benefits and How to Apply: Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure Discretionary bonus scheme Private healthcare Pension scheme Death in service benefit Parking available for fee earners Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 02039181665 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.
We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments