Family Solicitor

Reed; Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Family Solicitor for our Brynmawr, South Wales team. The role requires ~3 years PQE in family law and involves handling private family matters, with potential Legal Aid cases.

You will work from Brynmawr with occasional duties in Abergavenny, under supervision from a senior family lawyer, in a flexible hybrid setting. Qualified UK solicitor, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of PQE in family law.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of private family law matters, with the potential to work on Legal Aid cases.
• Work primarily out of Brynmawr office, with occasional responsibilities at our nearby Abergavenny office.
• Collaborate closely with an experienced family lawyer based in Abergavenny who will provide supervision.
• Adapt to a flexible working environment with the option for hybrid working.

Skills

Communication

Legal knowledge

Independent caseload management

Education

UK Solicitor qualification

Job description

Family Solicitor

• Location: Brynmawr or Abergavenny, South Wales
• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Hybrid
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a Family Solicitor to join our team in Brynmawr, South Wales. This role is ideal for a candidate with approximately 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in family law. The position involves a broad range of private family work, with the possibility of handling Legal Aid cases.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct a wide range of private family law matters, with the potential to work on Legal Aid cases.
• Work primarily out of our Brynmawr office, with occasional responsibilities at our nearby Abergavenny office.
• Collaborate closely with an experienced family lawyer based in Abergavenny who will provide supervision.
• Adapt to a flexible working environment with the option for hybrid working.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Approximately 3 years of PQE in family law.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the UK.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working options.
• Free parking at the office.
• Strong prospects for career progression within the firm.