Family Solicitor

TipTopJob; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Health and well-being benefits

Family-friendly policies

Bonus structure being confirmed

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a forward-thinking law firm offering a flexible and hybrid working pattern for a Family Solicitor role.

The position provides a permanent, full-time opportunity with flextime options to support work-life balance, and a technology-driven environment that uses advanced case management systems to deliver high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer OR CILEX:qualified Legal Executive with family law experience.
• Strong expertise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic violence cases.
• A client:first approach, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and compassionately.
• Experience using legal case management software to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of family law cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution for clients.
• Advising on divorce, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation issues, and child arrangements.
• Representing clients in court hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including divorce petitions and consent orders.
• Providing compassionate client support, guiding individuals through sensitive and often challenging situations.
• Leveraging technology to improve case management, client communication, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborating with barristers, financial advisors, and other legal professionals to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth of the family law team.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including networking and client retention efforts.

Skills

Client-first approach

Technology-driven

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Lawyer OR CILEX:qualified Legal Executive

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Family Solicitor : Open to PQE

Salary : Negotiable depending on PQE

Hybrid working locations which would suit : Bristol, Wiltshire, Devon, Somerset

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a forward:thinking law firm that combines modern technology with traditional customer service.

The opportunity

Are you a proactive, technology:driven Family Lawyer looking for a flexible and forward:thinking law firm where you can deliver outstanding client service while managing a varied caseload?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and career growth, offering a permanent, full:time role with flextime options to suit your work:life balance.

Why Join?

: Work:life balance : hybrid working

: Supportive team structure : a business development team to assist with client growth.

: Technology:driven approach : advanced case management systems streamline processes.

: Client:first culture : ensuring both efficiency and a personal touch.

The Role

As a Family Lawyer OR Chartered Legal Executive, you will provide expert legal advice and representation across a range of family law matters, including divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse cases.

Were looking for someone who is technology:focused, using legal software and case management tools to enhance client service, streamline workflows, and manage caseloads efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of family law cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution for clients.
• Advising on divorce, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation issues, and child arrangements.
• Representing clients in court hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including divorce petitions and consent orders.
• Providing compassionate client support, guiding individuals through sensitive and often challenging situations.
• Leveraging technology to improve case management, client communication, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborating with barristers, financial advisors, and other legal professionals to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth of the family law team.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including networking and client retention efforts.

What Youll Need

• Qualified Lawyer OR CILEX:qualified Legal Executive with family law experience, my client is flexible on PQE.
• Strong expertise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic violence cases.
• A client:first approach, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and compassionately.
• Experience using legal case management software to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• A commercial mindset, with an interest in business development and networking.

Whats in It for You?

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and an additional company holiday.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health and well:being benefits, including mental health services and free eye tests.
• Family:friendly policies and a positive, people:first culture.
• Competitive salary depending on experience. Non fee:earning role with a bonus structure being confirmed.

This is an opportunity to be part of a firm that genuinely values its employees, ensuring both client service excellence and a balanced, supportive working environment.

If youre an experienced Family Lawyer or Exec looking for a role that provides flexibility, support, and career progression,