Family Solicitor Associate/Senior Associate - Warminster

Chadwick Nott; Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Professional development support

Work-life balance

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Warminster is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their highly respected team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce and financial remedies. Candidates should have at least 5 years' PQE in private family law and strong negotiation and drafting skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive work culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice with an excellent reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in private family law.
• Ability to manage a complex and sensitive caseload independently.
• Technically strong with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including divorce and financial remedy matters.
• Draft pleadings and complex court documents.
• Negotiate settlements and support junior team members.

Skills

Private family law experience

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Family Solicitor Associate/Senior Associate - Warminster

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a thriving and highly respected team in Warminster. This well established, award winning firm has a strong presence across Wiltshire and Dorset, and you'll be joining their busy Warminster office at an exciting time of growth. The family team is known for its expertise, supportive culture and high quality private family work. As the successful Family Lawyer, you'll manage your own varied caseload with confidence, working within a collegiate environment where collaboration and client care are genuinely prioritised.

Your caseload will include:

• Divorce and dissolution
• Financial remedy matters
• Private law children work across all areas
• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• Separation and cohabitation agreements
• Non molestation and occupation order applications
• Drafting pleadings, agreements and complex court documents
• Advocacy where appropriate
• Negotiating settlements and using NCDR
• Maintaining excellent compliance and client care
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to the wider development of the department

About you

• A qualified solicitor or legal executive with at least 5 years' PQE in private family law
• Confident managing a complex and sensitive caseload independently
• Technically strong with excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• A compassionate communicatorAble to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Someone who values teamwork and enjoys contributing to a positive, supportive environment
• Resolution membership, mediation or collaborative law experience is advantageous but not essential
• Supervisory experience would be a bonus

What's on offer

• A great salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options (minimum two days in the office)
• A friendly, modern and down to earth culture
• A firm that values work-life balance and professional development
• The chance to join an award winning practice with a strong reputation in the region

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

t 0117 917 1929
m 07435 943574
e [e-mail]

*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.*