Family Solicitor - North Dorset

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Dorset is seeking a Family Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload, provide legal advice on family matters, and contribute to business development. The ideal candidate will be UK-qualified with strong family law knowledge and excellent communication skills. This role offers a balanced work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for networking and marketing

Commitment to professional development

Clear path for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience managing a family law caseload.
• Strong understanding of family law and procedure.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear legal advice to clients.
• Draft legal documents and maintain compliant files.
• Collaborate with colleagues for client service.

Skills

Managing own family law caseload

Strong technical knowledge of family law

Excellent communication skills

Client care skills

Drafting effective legal documents

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor – North Dorset

Are you an experienced and passionate Family Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly respected regional law firm who are looking to recruit a talented solicitor to join their thriving Family team.

The Role

As a Family Solicitor, you'll play a key role in supporting the Head of Department while independently managing your own caseload. You'll advise on a broad spectrum of family matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.

You will be expected to:

• Deliver clear, commercially sound legal advice to clients
• Draft effective legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain well‑organised, compliant files in line with SRA and firm standards
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless client service
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives to raise the profile of the Family team

Candidate Requirements

We're keen to speak with solicitors who:

• Are UK‑qualified with experience managing their own family law caseload
• Possess strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
• Demonstrate excellent communication, drafting, and client care skills
• Have a flexible, positive attitude and a genuine passion for family law

Benefits

You will be joining a leading Dorset firm known for its supportive culture, high‑quality work, and commitment to professional development. You'll benefit from:

• A collaborative and forward‑thinking team environment
• Opportunities to grow your profile through networking and marketing
• A firm that values innovation, integrity, and client service
• A clear path for progression and long‑term career development

Based in beautiful Dorset, this role offers the perfect blend of high‑calibre legal work and an enviable work‑life balance.

*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.*