Family Solicitor/Lawyer (5+ years PQE)

Job Specification

Ellisons Solicitors is a top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with a team of over 250 colleagues, including 27 partners. The firm has several offices located across Essex and Suffolk in Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and Tendring. We are a member of the Alliott Global Alliance (a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms).

About you and the role:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Family solicitor/lawyer to join Team Ellisons, offering you the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, open culture.

You will have a background in Family, you must be motivated, proactive, have a flare for business development, and be able to manage your own case load. This is a fantastic opportunity to help build the presence of the Firm further still and continue to grow our offering.

You will need experience in matrimonial financial relief, private children act, nuptial agreements, separation agreements, cohabitation agreements and injunctive relief. You will be providing first class legal advice to the firm’s clients on a range of family matters. The firm is looking for a highly personable solicitor/Lawyer who can be a key member of the team and engage in business development in the Essex and Suffolk area. This is a firm with an excellent reputation in Family matters across all branches and beyond Essex and Suffolk. We are seeking to further strengthen our offering with the right candidate.

If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to bring your skills and experience to Ellisons, please contact Danny Lowther, HR Business Partner, by emailing recruitment@ellisonssolicitors.com. An informal, confidential chat can then be arranged to provide you with more information.

Ellisons is an Equal Opportunities employer.