Family Solicitor Location: Chelmsford, Essex Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Key Responsibilities: Handle private law proceedings and Family Law Act cases Manage divorce, separation, and financial orders Draft and advise on cohabitation agreements and pre/post - nuptial agreements. Represent clients and conduct your own advocacy in court Work with CCMS and provide guidance on Legal Aid matters Deliver exceptional client care, ensuring clients are supported throughout their legal journey Managing an independent caseload The Ideal Candidate: 2 years PQE in Family Law (applications outside this range will be considered) Proven ability to manage a diverse family law caseload independently Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Highly client-focused, with exceptional relationship-building skills Experience with CCMS and Legal Aid is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Suite and other IT systems Benefits: Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous holiday package: 25 days annual leave bank holidays, with options to buy/sell holidays and carry over extra leave Career development opportunities in a supportive and cooperative environment Hybrid working options to promote work-life balance How to Apply? Please apply directed or confidentially contact Elliot Lockley at Henderson Scott for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working with a variety of other opportunities with ranked teams in Essex so would be interested to talk to any lawyer.