Family Solicitor

Gerrard White; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Dorset is seeking a Family Solicitor to manage family law matters such as divorce and separation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in family law and excellent client care skills. The firm offers a supportive culture, opportunities for professional development, and hybrid working options to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong background or seat in family law (private work preferred).
• Ability to manage your own caseload efficiently.
• Experience in supporting clients with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in networking and business development activities.

Skills

Client care and communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Efficiency in managing caseload

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a well‑established Legal 500 firm renowned for its supportive culture, excellent reputation, and commitment to professional development.

You’ll be joining a close‑knit, friendly team consisting of two fee earners and two secretaries, reporting directly to a highly experienced and well‑established Head of Department. The department is busy and successful, handling a broad range of privately funded family matters.

The Role

As a Family Solicitor, you will manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation disputes and pre-/post-nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse and injunction applications
• Supporting clients with empathy, professionalism, and practical advice throughout their case

You’ll also be expected to:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to the team’s continued success and growth
• Participate in networking and business development activities as required
• Work collaboratively within a supportive environment that values both professional and personal well‑being

About You

We’re open to considering candidates from Newly Qualified Solicitors through to Senior Associates. Whatever your level, you’ll have:

• A strong background or seat in family law (private work preferred)
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The ability to manage your own caseload efficiently
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach

For more senior candidates, there is flexibility to be based at one of the firm’s other Dorset offices, with hybrid working available to support a healthy work‑life balance.

If you’re a motivated Family Solicitor looking to join a respected firm where your work and well‑being are valued, we’d love to hear from you.