Family Solicitor

Permanent employee,Full-time· London Bridge
The Firm
Anthony Gold is a boutique firm with offices in London Bridge and Streatham. Our team has experience across a broad range of services. The family team has a strong reputation for NCDR and litigation work. A family Solicitor is required to support the team in its growth and to provide legal advice and representation in all matters related to family law. This includes divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, domestic abuse, and other family-related disputes. The role demands both technical legal expertise and emotional intelligence to support clients through often sensitive and complicated situations.The Role
Client Consultations and advice :Advise clients on legal rights and options in family law matters.Assess case viability and funding optionsTo provide a written estimate of costs in line with the firm''s protocols
Legal documentation:To draft and negotiate pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce petitions, financial remedy orders and child arrangement orders.Prepare separation agreements and cohabitation contracts
Court presentation:To represent the client in the family courts and tribunalsTo handle litigation in cases involving divorce, child custody, spousal support and domestic violence.
Case management:To maintain accurate records and manage caseloads efficiently.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Business Development:To build and maintain relationships with referral sourcesTo participate in networking and training activities to grow both personal knowledge and expertise, and the practice.To support, train and develop more junior members of the team.
Person Specification
10+ years of family law knowledge.Excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills, showing empathy to clients, gaining trust and respect.The ability to communicate complex legal matters.Keen business development and networking skills.Confidence in representing clients in court and negotiationsFamiliarity with case management systems, Word documents, and ExcelUnderstanding of SRA rules, family law statutes and funding streamsExperience working under Lexcel or equivalent quality standardsResolution accreditation or similar professional recognitionSound NCDR skills and qualifications in collaborative or mediation preferredExisting caseload is an advantage but not essentialPrivate Medical InsuranceLife InsuranceIncome ProtectionContributory PensionDiscretionary annual staff bonusReduced gym membershipDiscount vouchers through one of our suppliersSeason Ticket Loan23 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increase to 28 days over a period of 5 years.
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