Family Solicitor, 3+ Years PQE

A new opportunity is open for someone 3+ years PQE in Family Law to join our Head of Family, Tiina Juhanson. 

• Do you want to benefit from a very generous individual ‘Profit Related Pay Bonus Scheme? 

• Are you looking to fast track your career progression? 

• Do you need a better work life balance with support from your peers? 

• Are you looking to lead and supervise a department with support as you grow? 

F Barnes are based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row. We have a strong loyal client base having been established in the Havering for 70 years. Our legal advisors are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients. 

Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm’s core values. 

At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below. 

The Role 

We require someone with a minimum of 3 years PQE in Family Law to join our Family and Litigation teams at our Romford office. You will handle a medium caseload (20 – 25 cases) of family matters for a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals whilst moving towards a supervisory role in family. 

The Candidate needs to have:

• A minimum of 4 years PQE in Family Law experience in handling a varied workload across all areas of private Family Law which include, divorce, separation, children, cohabitation agreements, finances, TOLATA, Domestic Violence Injunctions, Pre/Post Nuptial agreements 
• A solid work history of private funded family matters – we do not carry out legal aid work 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals; 
• Track record of training paralegals, trainee and junior solicitors 
• Track record of assistance with management of a practice is preferred 
• Experience with LEAP case management preferred but not essential 
• Ability to work autonomously on complex legal matters 
• Strong leadership qualities 
• Ambition to progress 
• Self-motivated team player 
• A clear decision maker 
• Enthusiasm to engage in networking and practice development activities; 
• Client focused and practical; 
• Demonstrable ability and keen to build and maintain client and referral relationships; 
• Excellent administration and organisational skills; 
• Professional but friendly and approachable personality. 

Benefits

• 4-5 days per week (we can accommodate either) 
• Junior staff/paralegal/secretarial support offered 
• Very generous profit related bonus 
• Pension contributions 
• Parking 
• Reasonable billing targets 
• Clear progression path 
• Favourable Holiday 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full time) 
• Additional discretionary annual leave in between Christmas and New Year 
• Additional 1 day for your Birthday after six months service 
• Private Medical Health after one years service 
• Sick Pay 
• Staff social events 
• Some Hybrid working after successful completion of probation 

Only candidates with the relevant experience need apply with CV and covering letter to:

Email: Joanne.druce@fbarnes.co.uk