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FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR (2 ROLES AVAILABLE)

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR

FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR

Looking for family solicitor jobs in Essex? Pearl Baker Solicitors is recruiting two Family Law Solicitors to join its friendly team in Rayleigh: one solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE and one senior solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE. Both positions offer full-time or part-time hours, hybrid working and genuine opportunities for career progression.

If you are you a motivated Family Law Solicitor looking to handle high-quality, complex work while enjoying a genuine work-life balance, apply today!

Experience: 1–4 years PQE
Location: Rayleigh, Essex (On-site parking provided)
Commitment: Full-time or Part-time (Hybrid / Flexible working)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, specialist family law firm. We are a small, collaborative friendly team with an exceptional reputation locally and a remarkably low staff turnover.

We support our staff completely, offering a supportive management style, true flexibility, and genuine opportunities for career progression, autonomy, and long-term firm succession.

📋 The Role

Managing a varied and high-quality caseload, you will deliver practical, commercially aware, and empathetic advice to clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Caseload Management: Overseeing divorce, financial remedies, cohabitation disputes, pre-/post-nuptial agreements, and private children matters.
• High-Net-Worth Support: Supporting the Principal on complex, high-value cases involving HNW individuals.
• Client Advocacy: Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Relationship Building: Maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the department.

👤 About You

We are looking for a client-focused professional with a collaborative mindset. To be considered, you should have:

• Qualification: A qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE specifically in Family Law.
• Experience: Proven experience handling matrimonial finance, children, and cohabitation matters.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Approach: A professional, personable, and deeply empathetic approach to client care.

💰 Benefits & Culture

We believe in rewarding our team and protecting their well-being. Benefits include:

• Salary: Circa £45,000 p.a. (dependent on experience).
• Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly office hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm).
• Hybrid Working: A healthy balance of office time and remote working to suit your commitments.
• Professional Support: Paid membership of Resolution alongside ongoing training and development courses.
• Time Off: 25 days per year plus bank holidays including paid holiday days between Christmas and New Year.

• Perks: Free on-site parking, plus free annual eye test and Healthcare.

📩 How to Apply

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a modern practice that values your life outside of work, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Maria Calvy with a copy of your CV and a brief covering note explaining why you fit the role:

• Email: mcalvy@pearlbakerlaw.co.uk
• Phone: 01268 745568 (for a confidential, informal chat)

Are you a motivated Family Law Solicitor looking to handle high-quality, complex work while enjoying a genuine work-life balance?

Experience: 6+ years PQE
Location: Rayleigh, Essex (On-site parking provided)
Commitment: Full-time or Part-time (Hybrid / Flexible working)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, specialist family law firm. We are a small, collaborative friendly team with an exceptional reputation locally and a remarkably low staff turnover.

We support our staff completely, offering a supportive management style, true flexibility, and genuine opportunities for career progression, autonomy, and long-term firm succession.

📋 The Role

Managing a varied and high-quality caseload, you will deliver practical, commercially aware, and empathetic advice to clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Caseload Management: Overseeing divorce, financial resolution proceedings, cohabitation disputes, pre-/post-nuptial agreements, and private children matters.
• High-Net-Worth Caseload: Due to the firm’s reputation you will work on complex, high-value cases involving HNW individuals.
• Client Contact: Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Relationship Building: Maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the department.

👤 About You

We are looking for a client-focused professional with a collaborative mindset. To be considered, you should have:

• Qualification: A qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE specifically in Family Law.
• Experience: Proven experience handling matrimonial finance, children, and cohabitation matters.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Approach: A professional, personable, and deeply empathetic approach to client care.

💰 Benefits & Culture

We believe in rewarding our team and protecting their well-being. Benefits include:

• Salary: Circa £55,000 p.a +. (dependent on experience).
• Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly office hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm).
• Hybrid Working: A healthy balance of office time and remote working to suit your commitments.
• Professional Support: Paid membership of Resolution alongside ongoing training and development courses.
• Time Off: 25 days per year plus bank holidays including paid holiday days between Christmas and New Year.
• Perks: Free on-site parking, plus free annual eye test and Healthcare.

📩 How to Apply

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a modern practice that values your life outside of work, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Maria Calvy with a copy of your CV and a brief covering note explaining why you fit the role:

• Email: mcalvy@pearlbakerlaw.co.uk
• Phone: 01268 745568 (for a confidential, informal chat)

PRIVATE CLIENT

Are you a motivated Private Client Solicitor looking to handle high-quality, complex work while enjoying a genuine work-life balance?

Experience: 6 + years PQE
Location: Rayleigh, Essex (On-site parking provided)
Commitment: Part-time (Hybrid / Flexible working)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded law firm. We are a small, friendly collaborative team with an exceptional reputation locally and a remarkably low staff turnover.

We support our staff completely, offering a supportive management style, true flexibility, and genuine opportunities for career progression, autonomy, and long-term firm succession.

📋 The Role

Managing a varied and high-quality caseload, you will deliver practical, commercially aware, and empathetic advice to clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Caseload Management: Overseeing the drafting of wills, estate administration, probate, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).
• High-Net-Worth Support: dealing with complex, high-value matters involving inheritance tax planning, asset protection, Trust advice and HNW individuals.
• Client Contact: Guiding executors, beneficiaries, and trustees through complex legal frameworks with sensitivity.
• Relationship Building: Maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the private client department.

👤 About You

We are looking for a client-focused professional with a collaborative mindset. To be considered, you should have:

• Qualification: A qualified Solicitor with 6 +  years’ PQE specifically in Private Client work.
• Experience: Proven experience handling probate, estate administration, wills, and equity/trusts.
• Skills: Strong technical legal knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Approach: A professional, personable, and deeply empathetic approach to client care during sensitive times.

💰 Benefits & Culture

We believe in rewarding our team and protecting their well-being. Benefits include:

• Salary: Circa £55-60,000 p.a.(pro rata)  (dependent on experience).
• Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly office hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm).
• Hybrid Working: A healthy balance of office time and remote working to suit your commitments.
• Professional Support: Paid professional memberships (e.g., STEP or SFE) alongside ongoing training and development courses.
• Time Off: 25 days per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays including paid holiday days between Christmas and New Year
• Perks: Free on-site parking, plus free annual eye test and Healthcare

📩 How to Apply

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a modern practice that values your life outside of work, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Maria Calvy with a copy of your CV and a brief covering note explaining why you fit the role:

• Email: mcalvy@pearlbakerlaw.co.uk
• Phone: 01268 745568 (for a confidential, informal chat)