Family Law Fee Earner

Batt Broadbent Solicitors LLP; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

Batt Broadbent Solicitors LLP in Salisbury (or Chippenham) invites applications for a part-time Family Law Fee Earner. We handle relationship breakdowns, including divorce, children matters, and matrimonial finances, with a focus on high-quality client care.

You will manage a varied caseload, provide practical legal advice, and work within a supportive team. Hybrid working is available after probation; salary is competitive and experience-dependent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private law family matters.
• Deliver clear, practical, expert legal advice to clients across all areas of family law.
• Resolve sensitive family matters constructively with a focus on Non-Court Dispute Resolution where appropriate.
• Run Court cases effectively and efficiently.
• Compile, paginate, and index court bundles in strict compliance with court rules and firm standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Proactively manage risks, resolve issues and progress matters efficiently.
• Work collaboratively within a specialist family department.
• Support business development where appropriate.

Job description

Family Law Fee Earner (Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or Paralegal)

Location: Salisbury or Chippenham (office based)

Hours: Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays pro-rata (increasing with length of service)

Outline

We are seeking an experienced part-time Family Law Fee Earner to join our dynamic family department. We advise on relationship breakdowns, including separation, divorce and dissolution, arrangements for children, matrimonial finances, pre-marriage advice and agreements, post-marriage advice and agreements and almost everything in between.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of family law matters, providing expert legal advice and support across a broad range of complex cases. You will work closely with the rest of the department, clients and professional connections while contributing to the continued growth and success of our highly regarded team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor, CILEX or Paralegal who thrives in a supportive, professional environment and takes pride in high-quality client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private law family matters.
• Deliver clear, practical, expert legal advice to clients across all areas of family law.
• Resolve sensitive family matters constructively with a focus on Non-Court Dispute Resolution where appropriate.
• Run Court cases effectively and efficiently.
• Compile, paginate, and index court bundles in strict compliance with court rules and firm standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Proactively manage risks, resolve issues and progress matters efficiently.
• Work collaboratively within a specialist family department.
• Support business development where appropriate.

Skills and attributes

Core:

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or Paralegal ideally with a minimum of three years’ experience in family law, with expertise private family law matters.
• Professional with a pro-active approach.
• Empathetic client care and communication skills.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and active listening.
• Ability to balance compassion with providing clear, objective legal advice to clients experiencing high-stress situations.
• Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to a diverse client base.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and client expectations effectively and meet competing deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services, exceptional client care and maintaining the highest professional standards.
• A genuine willingness to learn and to continue to build knowledge in this area of practice.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Health Insurance
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation.
• Exact part-time hours/days are negotiable for the right candidate.

Accountability

You will report directly to Rosie Beaven, Head of the Family Department.

Dog-Friendly Workplace

We are proud to be a dog-friendly firm, with several dogs regularly in the office.