Family Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Sheet; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Firmwide bonus schemes

Individual bonus schemes

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Petersfield is looking for a Family Solicitor to join their collaborative team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload, focusing on private family matters like divorce and financial remedies, particularly those with complex issues. Key skills needed include drafting, communication, and client handling. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and the potential for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2-5 PQE in family law.
• Experience managing caseload of private family matters.
• Membership of Resolution or willingness to join.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of private family matters.
• Handle divorce, financial remedy, and children's issues.
• Collaborate in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Strong drafting

Communication skills

Client-handling skills

Experience with ADR

Court proceedings knowledge

Job description

Job title: Family Solicitor

Location: Petersfield

Salary: £49000, - £58,000

PQE Level: 2-5 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A well-regarded, values-led firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop their career in a supportive environment with high-quality work and a strong client care ethos.

You will manage your own caseload of private family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and children work-some involving complex issues or mid-to-high net worth assets. Strong drafting, communication, and client-handling skills are essential. Experience with ADR and court proceedings is advantageous.

Membership of Resolution (or willingness to join) is important, reflecting the firm's commitment to constructive, non-confrontational approaches. You'll benefit from close supervision, full administrative support, and a culture that values openness, fairness, and responsibility.

The role is primarily office-based, but flexible and remote working options are available. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, firmwide and individual bonus schemes. The firm also offers a vibrant internal culture, with opportunities to progress and engage in social and charitable initiatives throughout the year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm where your contribution will be recognised and your development supported.

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

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07921 895 776

0117 917 1864

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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.