Family Solicitor

Origin Legal; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to lead their family law practice. The role requires strong technical expertise along with a flair for business development, focusing on building lasting client relationships and enhancing the firm's community profile. Candidates should have ideally 5+ years PQE and be confident in their advocacy skills. This is a unique opportunity to make an impact and grow the firm's presence in the local market.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years PQE in family law.
• A confident, self-motivated practitioner able to work independently.
• Someone with an existing client/referrer following or the ability to develop one.
• Commercially minded, with the drive to grow a caseload.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling a broad range of private family law matters including divorce and children issues.
• Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Proactively networking and generating new business opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key local referrers.
• Growing the department’s presence in Bournemouth.
• Optionally undertaking family mediation.

Skills

Family law expertise

Business development

Client relationship building

Advocacy skills

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Family Solicitor – Bournemouth

Experience: 5+ years PQE preferred
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A well-established regional law firm is looking for a confident and driven Family Solicitor to lead their Bournemouth office’s family law practice. This is a great opportunity to be the sole family law practitioner on site and really shape the firm’s presence in the local market.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a flair for business development—someone who enjoys building lasting client relationships and actively growing the firm’s profile in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a broad range of private family law matters including divorce, financial remedies, and children issues.
• Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Proactively networking and generating new business opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key local referrers.
• Growing the department’s presence and reputation in Bournemouth.
• Optionally undertaking family mediation (desirable but not essential).

What We’re Looking For:

• Ideally 5+ years PQE in family law.
• A confident, self-motivated practitioner able to work independently.
• Someone with an existing client/referrer following or the ability to develop one.
• Commercially minded, with the drive to grow a caseload.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

If you’re ready to take ownership and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.