Family Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Reading is seeking a Family Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to manage their own client base and contribute to the team's growth. Successful candidates should have a strong background in family law with excellent client service and communication skills. This role involves handling complex cases and developing new business opportunities. The firm offers a collaborative and diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of handling own matters in family law.
• Ambitious and passionate about modern family law.
• Experience with high‑net‑worth clients or complex matters is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage own client base and contribute to development of department.
• Inherit existing caseload and develop new work.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Independence

Team supervision

Education

2-5 years PQE

Membership of Resolution

Job description

Job title: Family Solicitor
Location: Reading
Salary: £55,000-£70,000
PQE Level: 2-5 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join our client's growing and highly regarded team in Berkshire. Reporting to the Family Partner, you will manage your own client base while contributing to the continued development of the department.

The successful candidate will have 2-5 years' PQE and proven experience of handling their own matters. You will inherit an existing caseload and be encouraged to play an active role in developing new work, with strong support from the wider team.

The ideal individual will be ambitious, commercially aware, and passionate about modern approaches to family law. Experience with high‑net‑worth clients or complex matters is highly valued, alongside enthusiasm for non‑court dispute resolution. Mediation or collaborative training is preferred but not essential.

Membership of Resolution, excellent client service, and strong communication skills are essential. You should be confident working independently, supervising junior colleagues, and contributing to business development activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive team, working across all areas of private family law including divorce, financial matters, children disputes, and proactive family agreements.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxford or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

Contact:
(e) [e-mail]
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.