Raydens

Family Solicitor

Competitive + Benefits

St Albans, Hertfordshire

A fantastic opportunity for a 0-3 year PQE family law specialist, based in St Albans.

The Firm

  • An award winning specialist family law firm, top ranked for family law by both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
  • An ambitious and growing firm, with a highly regarded family team.

The Family Solicitor Role

  • You will work on an interesting case load of all aspects of family law.
  • You will play an active role in Business Development. You will be expected to be an ambassador of the firm and work with the team to promote Rayden Solicitors as well as your own professional practice both at internal and external events and should be comfortable doing so.

Requirements of the Family Solicitor

  • You will be trained and practiced in well-regarded family departments.
  • Experience in key areas of private family law including; divorce, financial proceedings, emergency injunctions, private children act applications, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation work including Schedule 1 applications is required.
  • You will have strong written and spoken communication skills and have an eye for detail.
  • Experience of supporting senior fee earners in more complex litigation is required.
  • Experience of managing your own caseload is desirable but not essential. 
  • Advocacy experience is an advantage but is not essential.

Team Values:

We endeavour to create a working environment of trust, support and dedication to excellence. Every individual, irrespective of role, is part of the team that will get us there and we are accountable to one another.

We aim to select team members on aptitude, attitude and action, people who take charge of their dreams and ideas and who embrace accountability.

  • Courtesy: We respect one another and remember the small courtesies that make a work day sunnier
  • Cooperation: We aim to work together effectively and efficiently
  • Commitment: We are committed to the firm, to supporting each other and to providing excellent service

The salary and benefits offered are competitive. There may be an opportunity for some flexible working; we can accommodate candidates who would like to work less than 5 days per week.