Family Solicitor

AWD Law; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free 30-minute family consultation

10% discount for HM Forces and Police

Job summary

AWD Law seeks a Family Solicitor to handle divorce, financial settlements and children matters on-site at Fareham and/or Bishops Waltham. You will manage a varied caseload, interview clients, advise on options, draft documents, and prepare cases for negotiation or court proceedings.

You will liaise with courts, counsel and professionals, maintain case records, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supporting the firm’s conveyancing service when needed and contributing to business

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in core legal principles, with demonstrable experience in Law and Family Law.
• Understanding of Employment Law sufficient to identify related issues in family matters.
• Excellent client care and communication with discretion and empathy.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and case management capabilities with attention to detail.
• Experience in a small firm or specialist practice; willingness to contribute to team collaboration and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload across divorce, financial settlements, and children matters.
• Interview clients and advise on legal options and strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents and prepare cases for negotiation or court proceedings.
• Liaise with courts, counsel, and other professionals; maintain accurate case records.
• Support conveyancing services where appropriate and contribute to client development activities.

Skills

Family Law

Employment Law

Client Care

Negotiation

Communication

Drafting

Analytical

Case Management

Time Management

Teamwork

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor with practising certificate

Job description

Company Description AWD Law is a two-partner niche law firm specialising in family law and residential property matters, offering tailored advice to individuals experiencing divorce, separation, and relationship breakdowns. The firm supports clients who are married, cohabiting, or in civil partnerships, providing a comprehensive range of family law services to meet diverse personal circumstances. AWD Law also delivers a bespoke conveyancing service designed to minimize stress and handle property transactions efficiently. The firm is committed to accessible legal support, offering a free 30-minute family consultation and a 10% discount to serving HM Forces personnel and the Police. With offices in Fareham and Bishops Waltham, AWD Law emphasises responsive, client-focused service and clear communication.

Role Description The Family Solicitor will work on-site in our Fareham and/or our Bishops Waltham office, providing specialist advice and representation across the full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, and issues involving children. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, conducting client interviews, advising on legal options and strategies, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and preparing cases for negotiation or court proceedings. The role also involves liaising with courts, counsel, and other professionals, as well as maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm standards. In addition, the Family Solicitor may support the firm’s bespoke conveyancing service where appropriate, contribute to client development activities (such as initial consultations), and promote the firm’s values of efficiency, empathy, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in core legal principles, with demonstrable experience in Law and Family Law.
• Understanding of Employment Law sufficient to identify related issues in family matters and refer or integrate advice appropriately.
• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a valid practicing certificate and experience in managing a family law caseload independently.
• Excellent client care, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathy.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and case management capabilities, including attention to detail and effective time management.
• Experience working in a small firm or specialist practice and willingness to contribute to team collaboration and business development.