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Family Solicitor NQ - 2 PQE
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Location
Chelmsford
Experience
PQE 1, PQE 2, Newly Qualified
Salary

The salary for this role is competitive and will be based on experience.

The salary range for a newly qualified solicitor at Birkett Long is between £25,000 and £35,000. The salary for a solicitor with 1-2 years PQE ranges from £35,000 to £45,000.

Key Responsibilities

Handling a varied caseload of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private law child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements.
Providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients.
Attending and representing clients in court hearings when required.
Assisting with marketing and business development activities.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management systems.
Working collaboratively with other members of the Family Team and other departments within the firm.
Keeping abreast of changes and developments in family law and implementing these into your work.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with NQ - 2 years PQE.
Experience in handling a caseload of family matters.
Knowledge of Collaborative Law is desirable.
Excellent communication and client care skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to participate in marketing and business development activities.
Clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Why Join Birkett Long?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work for a Legal 500 law firm with a modern and forward-thinking approach.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for career progression and development.
Variety of interesting and challenging work.
Commitment to work-life balance with flexible working options.
Strong focus on employee well-being and involvement in local communities.
Modern and well-equipped offices.

H1: Birkett Long - Family Solicitor NQ - 2 PQE - Competitive Salary
H2: Join a Modern and Forward-Thinking Law Firm in Essex

Birkett Long is a Legal 500 law firm that is redefining what it means to be a Lawyer. We are currently seeking a Family Solicitor with NQ - 2 years PQE to join our busy and highly regarded Divorce and Family Team in our Chelmsford office. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for some working from home, in line with our flexible working options.

About Birkett Long

Birkett Long has a strong focus on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners, and those in our local communities. We are a modern thinking law firm with offices in Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, and London. Our aim is to provide high-quality legal services while maintaining a supportive and collaborative work environment.

The Role

As a Family Solicitor at Birkett Long, you will be part of our busy and highly regarded team that provides specialist advice and guidance to clients through the entire divorce and separation process and all aspects of living together. You will handle a varied caseload of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private law child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements.

Key Responsibilities

- Handling a varied caseload of family matters
- Providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients
- Attending and representing clients in court hearings when required
- Assisting with marketing and business development activities
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management systems
- Working collaboratively with other members of the Family Team and other departments within the firm
- Keeping abreast of changes and developments in family law and implementing these into your work

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Qualified as a Solicitor or Legal Executive with NQ - 2 years PQE
- Experience in handling a caseload of family matters
- Knowledge of Collaborative Law is desirable
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in marketing and business development activities
- Clean driving licence and access to own vehicle

Why Join Birkett Long?

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work for a Legal 500 law firm with a modern and forward-thinking approach
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Variety of interesting and challenging work
- Commitment to work-life balance with flexible working options
- Strong focus on employee well-being and involvement in local communities
- Modern and well-equipped offices

H2: About the Role

The role of Family Solicitor at Birkett Long is ideal for an enthusiastic and experienced legal professional looking to join a successful and thriving practice. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for some working from home, in line with our flexible working options. You will handle a varied caseload of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private law child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements.

H2: Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with NQ - 2 years PQE and have experience in handling a caseload of family matters. Knowledge of Collaborative Law is desirable, and you must possess excellent communication and client care skills, as well as strong organizational and time management skills. A willingness to participate in marketing and business development activities is also important, as well as a clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

H2: Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and will be based on experience. Newly qualified solicitors at Birkett Long can expect to earn between £25,000 and £35,000, while solicitors with 1-2 years PQE can earn between £35,






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