Family Lawyer – Full Time or Part time – Bournemouth

QED; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established Legal 500 firm as a Family Solicitor, based in Poole or nearby offices. The role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and an attractive salary package based on experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of Family Law and advocacy skills, with responsibilities including managing a caseload and attending court hearings. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus BH

Half-day off on birthday

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonuses

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Remote working after probation

Participation in social events

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Family Law, particularly in financial and matrimonial matters.
• 2-5 years’ PQE preferred; NQ solicitors with relevant experience welcome.
• Experience attending court hearings and managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Join a Legal 500 firm in Poole with responsibilities in Family Law.
• Manage your own caseload with potential occasional travel to other offices.
• Provide exceptional client service while participating in professional development.

Skills

Family Law

Strong Advocacy Skills

Case Management Systems

Education

Solicitor or FCILEx

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Family Lawyer – Full Time or Part time – Bournemouth, Poole

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Client:

QED

Location:

Poole, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

43

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Family Solicitor – Dorset

I’m looking to speak with Family Solicitors interested in joining a well-established Legal 500 firm with a long-standing presence in Dorset and Somerset.

Ideally, you’ll be a Solicitor or FCILEx, and the role will be based in Poole, though you could be based in one of their other offices, including Blandford. Occasional travel to other locations may be needed, so the ability to drive is favoured. While full-time is preferred, part-time applicants will be considered. Remote working is available after a probation period, but regular in-office attendance is required (2/3 days a week), so candidates should be within an hour’s commute of one of the offices.

The firm is committed to professional development, offering tailored training opportunities and encouraging career progression at every stage. With its strong community presence and active engagement with local businesses and initiatives, it is an excellent choice for those who value building meaningful connections while delivering exceptional client service.

The firm offers great opportunities for career progression, along with an attractive and negotiable package based on competency and experience. With a 35-hour working week (9-5 and flexibility around these times) including a 1-hour lunch break. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus BH and half-day off on your birthday. Additional perks include a pension scheme, discretionary bonuses, life assurance, a health cash plan, the option for remote working, and participation in social events.

This position would suit someone with a strong working knowledge of Family Law, particularly in financial and matrimonial matters. Ideally, you’ll have around 2-5 years’ PQE, but applications from NQ solicitors with relevant experience and the confidence to manage your own caseload are welcome. Strong advocacy skills, experience attending court hearings, and proficiency with case management systems are essential.

Salary for this role is negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications.