Family Solicitor

Henderson Scott Limited; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm seeks a Family Fee Earner for its Chichester office to manage a diverse caseload, including divorce and financial settlements. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate advice, work independently, and contribute to business development, all while enjoying a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Mental health and wellbeing support

Access to GP consultations

Two annual staff social events

Free parking at office locations

Performance bonus schemes

Paid day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Strong background in Family Law required.
• Experience managing family law matters independently.
• Excellent and clear communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters.
• Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Client Care

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Experience as Paralegal in Family Law

Job description

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Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Work Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote per week (subject to business needs)

About the Role

A well-established and respected law firm is expanding its Family Law team and seeking a dedicated Family Fee Earner to join their Chichester office. This role involves managing a varied caseload covering divorce, financial settlements, private children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
You will provide compassionate, clear, and pragmatic advice to clients during what can be a difficult time. You'll handle cases independently from instruction to conclusion while working within a supportive and professional team environment. There is also an expectation to contribute to business development and uphold the firm's excellent reputation in Family Law.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters
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  Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients
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  Work independently and collaboratively through cases
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  Participate in business development and client relationship building

The Ideal Candidate

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  Strong background in Family Law (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal)
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  Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
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  Proactive and solution-focused approach
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  Ability to manage matters efficiently and sensitively

What's on Offer

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  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  Employee benefits platform with discounts across various sectors
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  Mental health and wellbeing support services
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  Access to GP consultations for fast health advice
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  Two staff social events annually (summer and Christmas)
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  Free parking at all office locations
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  Performance bonus schemes
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  One day a week working from home (subject to role and business needs)
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  Paid day off on your birthday
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  Opportunity to work for a respected, well-established firm with a friendly, forward-thinking team

If you're looking for a firm where your skills will be appreciated and you can develop your career in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a reputable firm and help deliver outstanding family law services across West Sussex.