Solicitor - Family Law

Company Overview

Spring & Co Solicitors Ltd is an established, Lexcel-accredited specialist law firm providing high-quality legal services in Family Law, Immigration and Asylum Law.

We hold Legal Aid Agency contracts in Family Law and Immigration and Asylum Law and undertake both publicly funded and privately funded work.

We are proud to hold the Law Society's Lexcel Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to excellence in legal practice management, professional standards and client care.

We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment where professional development, teamwork and work-life balance are valued. We recognise the importance of flexible working arrangements, including accommodating childcare and family commitments where possible.
Summary

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Family Law Solicitor to join our busy and expanding Family Law Department.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of family and matrimonial matters, working alongside experienced solicitors and a dedicated support team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking greater responsibility, professional development and career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

We welcome applications from solicitors with strong experience in public or private Children Law, domestic abuse proceedings and/or matrimonial finance.

The ideal candidate will be confident managing their own caseload, providing technical guidance to junior colleagues and contributing positively to the development of the department.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing an independent caseload of family law matters, including publicly funded and privately funded cases.
• Advising and representing clients in public and private Children Act proceedings.
• Handling domestic abuse cases, including non-molestation and occupation order applications.
• Advising on divorce, separation, financial remedies and matrimonial settlements.
• Dealing with complex family law matters, including international children matters, where appropriate to experience.
• Preparing court applications, witness statements, legal submissions and other court documents.
• Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings, where appropriate.
• Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, courts, local authorities and other professionals.
• Supervising and supporting junior solicitors, paralegals and caseworkers where required.
• Providing technical guidance and assisting with the professional development of junior team members.
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements, professional obligations and the firm's Lexcel standards.
• Maintaining accurate case records, meeting deadlines and achieving agreed performance objectives.
• Delivering excellent client care, particularly when working with vulnerable clients experiencing difficult family circumstances.
• Participating in departmental meetings, training and case reviews.
• Contributing to business development, networking and marketing activities to support the continued growth of the department.

The successful candidate may also be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

We are seeking a committed, proactive and commercially aware solicitor who is passionate about family law and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current, valid practising certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a qualified Solicitor, with substantial experience in Family Law.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of family law procedures and court processes.
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• A professional, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent client care skills, with the ability to deal sensitively with vulnerable clients.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills and experience using legal case management systems.
• Commitment to maintaining high professional standards and delivering quality legal services.
• Willingness to contribute to the development and success of the department.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in publicly funded Family Law and Legal Aid Agency procedures.
• Law Society Family Law or Children Law Accreditation, or willingness to work towards accreditation.
• Resolution membership or accreditation, or willingness to work towards membership or accreditation.
• Experience handling public law children proceedings, including care proceedings.
• Experience dealing with complex private law children matters.
• Experience in financial remedy proceedings.
• Previous supervisory or team management experience.
• Experience providing training, mentoring or technical guidance to junior staff.
• Advocacy experience.
• Experience in networking, business development and marketing.

Applications are welcome from solicitors who have strong technical family law experience but are looking to develop their supervisory and management skills.

What We Offer

At Spring & Co Solicitors, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional development and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

Annual Leave and Wellbeing

• 28 days' annual leave.
• Additional paid birthday leave.
• Additional holiday accrual based on length of service.*
• Up to 4 days' paid sick leave.*
• Flexible working arrangements considered.
• Part-time working considered.
• Hybrid and home-working arrangements considered, subject to operational requirements.

Professional Development

• Annual practising certificate renewal fees paid.*
• Law Society panel membership, accreditation and reaccreditation fees paid, where approved.*
• Resolution membership and reaccreditation fees paid, where approved.*
• Funding for mandatory courses required for relevant Law Society accreditations.
• Access to a wide range of professional training webinars, courses and learning resources.
• Opportunities to develop supervisory and leadership skills.
• Support for appropriate legal awards and professional recognition.

What We Offer

At Spring & Co Solicitors, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional development and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

Annual Leave and Wellbeing

• 28 days' annual leave.
• Additional paid birthday leave.
• Additional holiday accrual based on length of service.*
• Up to 4 days' paid sick leave.*
• Flexible working arrangements considered.
• Part-time working considered.
• Hybrid and home-working arrangements considered, subject to operational requirements.

Professional Development

• Annual practising certificate renewal fees paid.*
• Law Society panel membership, accreditation and reaccreditation fees paid, where approved.*
• Resolution membership and reaccreditation fees paid, where approved.*
• Funding for mandatory courses required for relevant Law Society accreditations.
• Access to a wide range of professional training webinars, courses and learning resources.
• Opportunities to develop supervisory and leadership skills.
• Support for appropriate legal awards and professional recognition.

Additional Benefits

• DBS check costs covered where required.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.*
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and strategic development of the Family Law Department.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Family Law Solicitor looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a friendly, supportive and growing law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, areas of specialism and interest in joining Spring & Co Solicitors Ltd.

Join Spring & Co Solicitors Ltd and become part of a dedicated team committed to providing excellent legal representation and making a meaningful difference to the lives of our clients.

Spring & Co Solicitors Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Pay: £35,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Luton LU1 5BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Practising Certificate with no conditions (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person