Family Associate

A highly regarded, top-ranked London law firm is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Family Associate to join its award-winning team in Central London.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading family team working on a broad mix of children and financial remedy matters, including high-value and cross-border cases.

You will work closely with Partners and Senior Associates on a varied caseload, with strong exposure to complex and high-profile work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of family law matters, including children and financial remedy cases
• Managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Preparing key legal documents including witness statements, court applications and financial disclosure (Forms E, ES1, ES2, etc.)
• Handling contested hearings, interim applications and FDRs
• Supporting on cross-border children matters, including liaising with international lawyers and relevant authorities
• Drafting instructions to counsel and experts
• Maintaining accurate file management, time recording and billing
• Contributing to business development, marketing initiatives and profile-raising activities

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE in family law
• Experience handling both children and financial remedy matters
• Background working with high-net-worth or complex family cases
• Strong technical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Proactive, organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Work within an award-winning, highly ranked family team
• Exposure to high-quality, complex and cross-border work
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
• Involvement in thought leadership, networking and business development

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