Family Lawyer 5+ PQE

2M Legal; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Waterlooville seeks a qualified Family Solicitor with over 5 years of experience to manage a diverse caseload. You will focus on private family law with some legal aid work. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong client-focused approach and effective organizational skills. The role includes competitive salary, life assurance, and extra holidays. Join us to experience a law firm that bridges tradition with modern practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance

Free parking

Discounted Legal Services

Annual staff functions

Extra holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in family law.
• Experience managing private family cases and legal aid work.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Run your own Private Family caseload.
• Take on some legal aid work as needed.
• Advocate for your clients in court.

Skills

Client-focused

Organised

Tech-savvy

Team Player

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Family Solicitor 5+ PQE

Location: Waterlooville
Hours: Full-time (9-5, MonFri) | Part-time considered
Perks: Competitive salary, free parking, life assurance, and actual work-life balance!

Our client had been around for eonsso they know a thing or two about family, boththe kind you represent in court and the one that steals your last biscuit in the office kitchen.

Their Family Law team is growing, and so we're on the lookout for a 5+ PQE Family Solicitor to handle their mix of private family cases (with a sprinkle of legal aid, fairly shared across the team).

What You'll Be Doing (Besides Winning Cases & Impressing Clients)

• Running your own Private Family caseload
• Taking on some legal aid work (don't worry, they spread the load)
• Advocacy standing up for your clients like a legal superhero (cape optional)
• Building long-term client relationships
• Networking yes, that means leaving the office sometimes

What We're Looking For (Besides Someone Who Knows Their Stuff)

• Client-focused: You genuinely care about getting the best outcomes
• Organised: You can juggle cases without dropping the ball (or your coffee)
• Tech-savvy: Basic Outlook, Word, and Excel skills (no need to be a coding wizard)
• A Team Player: We don't do egos, just great teamwork and even better biscuits

What's in It for You? (Other Than an Awesome Job)

• Competitive salary because you deserve it
• Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance because they care about their employees
• Free parking say goodbye to the morning parking battle
• Discounted Legal Services because even lawyers need lawyers sometimes
• Annual staff functions we know how to have a good time
• Extra holidays 25 days + bank holidays (and even more if you stick with them!)

We get it nobody ticks every box. If you're qualified, experienced, or nearly there, lets chat!

Ready to join a firm where tradition meets modern thinking? Apply now!