Family Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Two days in office per week

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2+ PQE for our Chichester office, offering high-quality family work, a collaborative culture, and genuine career progression.

This role provides a flexible hybrid working pattern, with two in-office days per week, and a supportive team of experienced lawyers to mentor your development.

You will handle privately funded matters for high-net-worth clients and contribute to the firm's growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in family law, with privately funded matters.
• Experience handling high-net-worth private matters.
• Ambitious and client-focused with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Work alongside a team of 15+ lawyers, benefiting from collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• Maintain a genuine work-life balance with hybrid working, including two days in the office.
• Develop towards long-term career progression within a growing firm.

Skills

2+ PQE

Job description

Family Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Chichester/Hybrid

Quality family law work, genuine career progression and the flexibility to enjoy life outside the office.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, Legal 500-ranked specialist family law firm with an excellent reputation across Sussex. Known for its strong team of impressive family lawyers, collaborative culture and well-run approach, the firm offers an environment where you can build a successful career without sacrificing work-life balance.

The firm is now looking for a Family Solicitor with 2+ PQE to join its Chichester office, offering high-quality work, excellent development opportunities and a genuinely flexible approach to working.

The Role and Firm

• Quality Work: Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including work for high-net-worth clients.


• Work Alongside Excellent Lawyers: Join a team of 15+ legal professionals, benefiting from experienced colleagues who value collaboration, knowledge-sharing and supporting each other's development.


• Genuine Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a good level of hybrid working, with just two days per week in the office, alongside flexibility around working hours.


• Excellent Progression: Join a growing firm where ambition is encouraged, opportunities are developing and there is scope to shape your long-term career.


• A Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, collegiate environment where people are approachable, contributions are valued and teamwork matters.


• A Well-Run Firm: Be part of an established specialist practice with a clear direction for growth and a focus on delivering excellent client service.

About You

• A Family Solicitor with 2+ PQE, with no upper limit on experience.


• Experienced in managing privately funded family matters and confident dealing directly with clients.


• Ambitious, client-focused and keen to develop within a supportive team.


• Resolution membership, or a willingness to work towards it, would be advantageous.

The firm also values dispute resolution and collaborative practice, with potential support available for those looking to develop their collaborative training.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.


• Two days per week in the office, with flexibility around working arrangements.


• High-quality work and the opportunity to learn from respected family lawyers.


• A supportive, well-managed firm with a genuinely positive culture.


• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.

If you're looking for a family law role that combines quality work, excellent colleagues, genuine flexibility and room to progress, this Chichester, West Sussex opportunity is well worth exploring.