Family Lawyer 2 PQE

May 1, 2025
London
Full Time
Themis Recruit
Not Disclosed
1-3years
Skills
Time Management • Microsoft Office • Communication skills • Computer Skills • Microsoft Word • Banking • Legal Research • Microsoft Powerpoint • Microsoft Excel • Underwriting • Phone Etiquette
The Role
Time Management • Microsoft Office • Communication skills • Computer Skills • Microsoft Word • Banking • Legal Research • Microsoft Powerpoint • Microsoft Excel • Underwriting • Phone Etiquette

Our client are seeking a driven and skilled Family Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years postqualification experience (PQE) to join their esteemed Family Team. The successful candidate will be based in either their Hornchurch or Upminster office working within a team renowned for its excellent reputation in Essex and serving clients on both a national and international scale.

As a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm our clients Family Team includes Legal 500 Leading Individuals and Recommended Individuals offering an outstanding environment for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice on all aspects of Family law.
  • Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
  • Maintain excellent working knowledge across key areas of family law practice.
  • Foster and maintain strong client relationships while confidently communicating at all levels.
  • Actively participate in marketing networking and business development initiatives to expand work from existing and new clients.


Requirements

  • A proactive solutionfocused mindset with a clientfirst approach.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
  • An ambition to develop your expertise in a highly regarded and resultsoriented environment.

This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your skills within a supportive highperforming team.



Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Reflective of your experience and expertise.
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement with the option to work from home and the office.
  • Exceptional Colleagues & Clients: Collaborate with a talented team and engage with toptier clients.
  • Clear Career Progression: Transparent pathways to advance your career with full support to help you reach your potential.
  • Mentorship Programme: Comprehensive mentoring available to all lawyers.
  • Challenging & Exciting Work: A stimulating career with limitless opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Professional Development: Financial and time support to pursue additional qualifications and expertise.
  • Outstanding Support: Access to excellent technical pastoral and specialist support teams.
  • Commitment to Excellence: We uphold a culture of excellence in all that we do.
  • Quarterly Bonus: Performancebased bonuses tied to departmental success.
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave plus loyalty holidays and additional leave for your birthday.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family with health checks every three years for Senior Associates.
  • Pension Scheme: Contributory pension of 34% of salary.
  • Death in Service Benefit: Coverage of 24x your salary.
  • Free Parking: Provided at the office for all employees.
  • Home Office Setup: Full IT setup for remote working.


A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a client-first approach. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels. An ambition to develop your expertise in a highly regarded and results-oriented environment. This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your skills within a supportive, high-performing team.