Family Lawyer

Resolution; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Stakeholder pension scheme

Ongoing professional and personal development

Job summary

Resolution is seeking a family lawyer to join their Chichester team. This role is suitable for full-time or part-time work and involves handling a mixed case load of family work, engaging in business development, marketing, and networking activities.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3+ years of experience. A supportive team environment and clear career progression opportunities are offered, along with a hybrid working model and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong enthusiasm for out-of-court dispute resolution.
• Training in Collaborative Law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters and negotiate out-of-court dispute resolutions.
• Provide collaborative-law advice and assist in business development and marketing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Enthusiasm for out-of-court dispute resolution

Training in Collaborative Law

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in family law

Job description

We are looking for a family lawyer with at least 3 + years PQE to join our Chichester team. The role is suitable for full‑time or part‑time and will involve handling a mixed case load of family work and participating in business development, marketing, and networking activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters and negotiate out‑of‑court dispute resolutions.
• Provide collaborative‑law advice, including training as the firm expands its out‑of‑court offering.
• Assist with business development and marketing, such as blog writing, articles and attending networking events.
• Maintain accurate case files and manage client communications.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in family law.
• Minimum 3 + years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong enthusiasm for out‑of‑court dispute resolution; training in Collaborative Law is preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• A supportive, nurturing team environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Family‑friendly and hybrid working practices.
• Advanced technology and modern office spaces.
• Generous holiday allowance, including a birthday day off.
• Stakeholder pension scheme.
• Team events and charity release days.
• Optional twice‑weekly group exercise classes.
• Confidential therapeutic support.
• Ongoing professional and personal development.
• Support from experienced administrative and paralegal staff.