Family Solicitor

Origin Legal; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Norwich is seeking a motivated Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4-6 years PQE to join its respected team. The role involves managing a varied caseload including divorce, financial settlements, and children affairs, along with supporting clients through compassionate and professional advice. The firm offers a supportive culture and a benefits package that includes competitive salary, holiday allowance, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Private health insurance

Free on-site parking

Supportive culture with progression prospects

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Family law with practising rights.
• Strong experience in divorce, financial remedy, and children matters.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload across family law matters.
• Meet clients and provide clear guidance.
• Draft court documents and agreements.
• Represent clients at hearings and mediations.
• Assist on complex cases.

Skills

Family law expertise

Excellent drafting

Strong advocacy skills

Effective communication

Proactive mindset

Education

4–6 years PQE in Family law

Job description

Join a well-established, highly regarded regional law firm known for its exceptional client care, strong community presence and consistent recognition in leading legal directories. With more than 200 staff and an expanding presence across the region, the firm combines modern, forward-thinking practices with a genuinely supportive, people-focused culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with practising rights to join a respected team that values high-quality work, collaboration and long-term client relationships.

The Role

Reporting to a senior lawyer, you will act as a trusted advisor to individuals and families across a broad range of family matters. With 4–6 PQE, you will deliver clear, compassionate and practical advice while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload across divorce, separation, cohabitation, financial settlements, children matters and related issues
• Meeting clients, providing clear guidance and maintaining excellent client care
• Drafting court documents, agreements and associated family law documentation
• Representing clients at hearings, directions appointments and mediations
• Assisting senior lawyers on complex or high-value cases
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal policies
• Supporting marketing, networking and wider business-development activity

Skills & Experience

• 4–6 years PQE in Family law (or equivalent experience) with practising rights
• Strong experience across divorce, financial remedy and children matters
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently
• Compassionate, calm and professional approach to sensitive matters
• Strong team ethos and a proactive, commercial mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive culture with real progression prospects

If you are an experienced Family lawyer who wants to join a supportive, high-quality team in Norwich, we would love to hear from you.