Family Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Family Solicitor in Somerset with 2+ years' PQE to join a growing family law team. You will handle a broad range of private and public family matters and work under supervision as needed.

You will manage your own caseload, deliver clear legal advice, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture with hybrid working options and a strong focus on client care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in family law.
• Experience handling both private and public family law matters.
• Strong client care and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload in family law matters.
• Advise clients on divorce, financial remedies, private children, and related issues.
• Support senior team members on more complex cases.

Skills

Client care

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Somerset | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An established and highly regarded law firm in Somerset is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join its growing family law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working across a broad range of both private and public family law matters.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior members of the team on more complex matters. The successful candidate will advise clients on a wide variety of family law issues, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private children proceedings
• Cohabitation and relationship disputes
• Domestic abuse and injunction applications
• Care proceedings
• Public law children matters
• Child protection issues
• Special guardianship and adoption matters

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in family law
• Experience handling both private and public family law matters
• Strong client care and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• High-quality and varied caseload
• Clear progression and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Comprehensive benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable Somerset firm that is committed to investing in its people and providing an excellent platform for long-term career growth.

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