Location: Hybrid Winnersh (RG41) | 2 days on-site (Monday & Tuesday)

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Salary: £90,000 £100,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently partnering with a well-established and growing law firm to recruit an experienced Supervising Family Law Solicitor with Panel Guardianship to join their collaborative and high-performing team.

This is a senior opportunity suited to a qualified solicitor with strong legal aid experience, who is confident managing complex family matters while also supervising and mentoring junior team members.

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters while providing supervision and guidance to junior staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload including non-molestation orders, Child Arrangements Orders, divorce, and private children matters from instruction through to completion
• Representing parents, grandparents, and other family members in care and supervision proceedings
• Preparing legal documentation including court applications, witness statements, bundles, and briefs to counsel
• Advising clients on legal matters and progressing cases through the court system
• Attending client conferences and working closely with counsel and external professionals
• Handling legal aid applications via CCMS and ensuring compliance
• Supervising and mentoring paralegals and administrative staff
• Meeting billing targets and contributing to overall team performance
• Managing files efficiently using a case management system

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with relevant supervisory accreditation
• Panel Guardianship/Representation (essential)
• Accredited by The Law Society (Family Law and/or Children Law Accreditation)
• Strong experience working with legal aid (CCMS), within a private practice environment
• Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong drafting, communication, and client care skills
• Confident advising courts on outcomes in children matters, including arranging expert assessments
• Comfortable using IT systems and case management software

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm
• Hybrid working model (2 days in the office)
• Occasional travel to other office locations (e.g. xbpsjku Watford) may be required

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• On-site parking and shuttle service
• Discounted gym membership
• Complimentary refreshments when in the office
• Ongoing training and development
• 5 days paid study leave

• Right to work in the UK
• Recognised legal qualifications (e.g. LPC, SQE, CILEX)
• Panel Guardianship (essential)
• Law Society accreditations (Family/Children Law)
• Supervisory accreditation
• Legal aid experience within private practice

If youre an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a senior, supervisory role within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, wed be keen to speak with you.