Family Lawyer

Stowe Family Law LLP

. Manage and lead a caseload of family-law finance and children cases .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeChelmsford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £58,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing family law cases, particularly in finance and children matters, while providing empathetic support to clients. Proven ability to lead an independent caseload and collaborate effectively with legal teams and support staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chartered Legal ExecutiveFamily Law ExpertiseIndependent Caseload ManagementEmpathy and SensitivityCareer Development Ambition

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Soft Skills

EmpathySensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Case Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Legal ExecutiveSolicitor

Industry Keywords

Family LawFinance CasesChildren Cases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead a caseload of family-law finance and children cases
Support clients through emotionally difficult legal matters with empathy and sensitivity
Work with secretaries, legal assistants, billing and new business enquiry teams
Use the tailored case management system to manage day-to-day work
Collaborate with the local team while benefiting from national firm resources
Progress through biannual promotion windows and development programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Legal Executive, Associate or Solicitor within family law
Comfortable leading an independent caseload of finance and children cases
Empathy and sensitivity when supporting clients through difficult periods
Ambition to progress and develop a legal career
Work 80% from home and 20% from the Chelmsford office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
A wellbeing culture, including Mental Wellbeing days and access to counselling sessions
Volunteering leave
Diversity public holidays
26 days holiday
Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
Paid leave for fertility treatment
Emergency dependants leave
Bereavement leave
Medicash health insurance, including 24/7 GPs, dental, counselling and gym discounts
Training grants
Life Assurance
Contributory pension
Flexible working
Biannual promotion windows
Development programmes and clear development paths
Secretarial, legal assistant, billing and new business enquiry team support
Tailored case management system
Partnership with Lifeworks and mental health champions