Family Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Brighton is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2-5 years of PQE. This role offers a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including divorce and financial matters, while building trust-based relationships with clients. If you're ready to grow your career in a progressive environment, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive salary (above market rate)

Strong support for professional development

Excellent career progression with no glass ceilings

Progressive and supportive team culture

Modern office environment in Brighton

Qualifications

• Family Solicitor position with 2-5 years of PQE, applications outside this range also considered.
• Experience in divorce, separation, and financial remedies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad caseload including divorce and separation matters.
• Provide sensitive and pragmatic advice to clients.
• Build long-standing relationships based on trust and empathy.

Skills

Experience in a broad range of family law matters

Confident communication

Ambitious with client care commitment

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Family Solicitor 2-5 years' PQE

Job description

Family Solicitor | 2-5 PQE | Brighton
Leading firm | Progressive culture | Top-quality work

Looking for a fresh opportunity where you'll be supported, challenged and genuinely appreciated? This highly respected firm in Brighton offers a rare combination of high-quality family work, a friendly and inclusive culture, and real opportunities for progression. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect move.

The Firm

This is a people-first firm with an outstanding track record for staff retention and career development. Known for its collaborative culture, transparency, and unwavering support of its people, the firm has created an energetic, inclusive working environment where departments work closely together and everyone plays a part in the firm's ongoing success.
You'll find a team that enjoys coming to work, with a strong sense of fun, a high standard of professionalism, and a refreshing lack of egos.

The Role

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Family Solicitor (1-5 years PQE) to join its expanding Brighton office.

You'll be part of a highly regarded Family team, known for delivering sensitive, pragmatic advice. The team takes pride in building long-standing relationships with clients based on trust, empathy, and clear results.

You'll handle a broad caseload including: Divorce and separation, Financial remedies and private children matters. Advocacy experience is welcomed, and the firm will fully support you in continuing to develop this aspect of your work.

What's on offer?

• A competitive salary (above market rate)
• Strong support for professional development
• Exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload
• Excellent career progression with no glass ceilings
• A progressive, sociable and supportive team culture
• Modern office environment in the heart of Brighton

About you

• Family Solicitor 2-5 years' PQE (applications outside this range also considered)
• Experience in a broad range of family law matters
• Confident, approachable, and a strong communicator
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Ambitious, with a commitment to client care and continuous development

Apply now for immediate consideration, or get in touch for a confidential conversation.