Average Family Lawyer salary in Bedford

Location: Bedford Job Title: Family Solicitor The Role:  This role offers genuine variety and career progression, with responsibilities including: Managing a caseload of family law matters, with a strong emphasis on financial remedy cases and private children mattersDelivering excellent client service with empathy and professionalismAssisting colleagues with caseloads, including during periods of maternity coverSupporting the adoption of new legal technologies to drive efficiency and streamline workflowsRepresenting the firm at networking events and building professional relationships About You: Newly Qualified to 4 Years PQE in Family Law (Solicitor or Legal Executive)Strong knowledge of private family law, including divorce, financial settlements and children mattersExcellent organisational, communication and time management skillsConfident working independently and as part of a teamProactive, professional and calm under pressureCommitted to continuous personal development and client excellence Why Apply? A supportive and flexible working culture, where work/life balance isn’t just talked about – it’s actively encouraged. Alongside a competitive salary, the benefits package includes: Bonus scheme to reward performance26 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to use as you wishDay off for your birthday - plus a celebratory voucherFlexible working options tailored around your lifestylePension scheme, life insurance and income protectionVitality Health Insurance - with perks including free cinema tickets, gym discounts and moreMedicash Health Cash Plan - covering a range of everyday healthcare expensesWellbeing support, including 24/7 helpline and access to premium wellness apps If you're a Family Solicitor keen to join a highly regarded firm in Bedfordshire, please apply now to be considered or contact Tom Miles at G2 Legal confidential conversation. #INDMALS

Do you have 4-5 years PQE as a Family Solicitor? Then this is the opportunity for you!! I am excited to be working with one of the most respected legal firms in the country (Top 60), and their Family Law team is a key part of the business. They cover every aspect of family law, from divorce, to children’s law, and wealth protection. They are looking for an ambitious Senior Associate to join the team and work closely with the Partner who has a wealth of family experience. Your role will include working on a broad range of family matters including divorce, cohabitation disputes, wealth protection and complex issues surrounding children. What we need you to do: Advise on and manage a wide range of Family work, including high net worth individuals.Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within the Family Law sector, working collaboratively with colleagues across the whole team to share knowledge.Develop opportunities for referral of work across the business and actively participate in business development opportunities.Contribute to business development opportunities and identify networking to help introduce new business to the firm. Requirements 4-5+ years PQEA solid grounding in family lawAble to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationshipsAbility to supervise junior staffExcellent technical ability and drafting skillsCan demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skillsStrong commercial acumenProactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail Benefits • Income Protection • Private Medical Insurance • Sight tests / Glasses discounts • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme • 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal• Cycle to Work scheme• Life Assurance• 1/3 gym membership contribution• Flu vaccinations If you are interested in this role then please apply with your most up to date CV.

Are you looking for your next step in your Legal Career? I am excited to be working with a Top 60 firm who is looking to build their PSL team to support their multi-disciplinary legal practice and require an experienced team leader to develop and lead a talented and high performing team. As a Professional Support Lawyer, you will lead the developments in best practice, improving the skills of our teams. This is an opportunity for either, an existing PSL or appropriately experienced fee earner, looking to transition into a PSL role, to develop and lead a highly regarded team. In the role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, providing technical input and insights into sector trends and legal developments. You’ll also help shape the direction of the firm’s knowledge strategy and drive cross practice liaison on current awareness issues and common areas of legal interest. What we need you to do: Working with the Risk Management Partner to provide strategy for the development of the team. This will involve providing a detailed roadmap for future growth of the team to align with the overall firm objectivesLead the team with either existing or newly recruited PSL’s. Mentor and support staff within the team to work across all practice areas and provide excellent support services to the firmTo apply the understanding of market practices in developing Precedents and Practice Notes and working practicesLiaise with the Risk Management Partner, COLP and other senior management on working practices.Research points of law for partners / fee earners to keeping them abreast of new points of law and current market developments.Liaise with fee earners and contribute as required to the production of articles, briefings, newsletters or other materials for circulation to clients or to be published in selected journals.Contribute to training sessions aimed at briefing fee earners on changes to law, practice and precedents.Liaise with the Knowledge Management Team to ensure the quality and breadth of the knowledge management tools reflect those of a top 60 law firmManage communications from the PSL team via a number of delivery methods, to ensure messages are effectively communicated across services teams and offices. Requirements At least 3 years PQEProven leadership skills across multi-site operationExperience in leading a similar sized, cross-functional, interdisciplinary team would be beneficialExperience working in a law firm is ideal but not essentialKey collaborative skills to work with all levels of staffDegree or similar qualification Benefits Income ProtectionPrivate Medical InsuranceSight tests / Glasses discountsScottish Widows Pension Scheme27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portalCycle to Work schemeLife Assurance1/3 gym membership contributionFlu vaccinations If you are interested in this role then please apply with your most recent CV.