Family Solicitor

Reed; Cardiff, Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reed in Wales is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with 1–3 years PQE to handle a varied private family law caseload with high-quality advice and client care.

The role requires strong drafting, advocacy, and organisational skills. You will work autonomously while contributing to the team, with hybrid or flexible working options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to 3 years PQE in family law.
• Strong technical knowledge of private family law.
• Proven experience managing complex and sensitive cases.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and support clients through challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Provide accurate, strategic legal advice tailored to clients' needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including statements, applications, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct advocacy at hearings where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent file management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
• Engage in business development and networking to support the growth of the family law practice.
• Keep up to date with legal developments and contribute to internal know-how and training.

Skills

Family law

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Client care

Time management

Education

Solicitor (Qualified) or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Family Solicitor

• Location: Cardiff or Swansea
• Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid
• Salary: Competitive DOE

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with approximately NQ to 3 years PQE to join our client's growing team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of private family law matters, providing high-quality legal advice and exceptional client care. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to the wider team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a full varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Provide accurate, strategic legal advice tailored to clients' needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including statements, applications, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct advocacy at hearings where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent file management and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
• Engage in business development and networking to support the growth of the family law practice.
• Keep up to date with legal developments and contribute to internal know-how and training.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to 3 years PQE in family law.
• Strong technical knowledge of private family law.
• Proven experience managing complex and sensitive cases.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and support clients through challenging situations.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Commitment to client service, ethics, and confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Supportive working environment and commitment to wellbeing.
• Hybrid or flexible working options (if applicable).