Family Solicitor – Norwich

Origin Legal; Guildford, Norwich; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking a motivated Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4-6 years PQE to join their team in Guildford. The role involves managing diverse family law matters such as divorce and financial settlements, while providing compassionate advice to clients. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication, advocacy skills, and a proactive team ethos. The firm offers a supportive culture with benefits including a contributory pension, private health insurance, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Private health insurance

Free on-site parking

Supportive culture with real progression prospects

Qualifications

• 4-6 years PQE in Family law or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in divorce, financial remedy, and children's matters.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload across various family law matters.
• Meeting clients and providing clear guidance.
• Drafting court documents and agreements.

Skills

4–6 years PQE in Family law (or equivalent experience)

Strong experience across divorce, financial remedy and children matters

Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently

Compassionate, calm and professional approach to sensitive matters

Strong team ethos and a proactive, commercial mindset

Job description

Join a well-established, highly regarded regional law firm known for its exceptional client care, strong community presence and consistent recognition in leading legal directories. With more than 200 staff and an expanding presence across the region, the firm combines modern, forward‑thinking practices with a genuinely supportive, people‑focused culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with practising rights to join a respected team that values high‑quality work, collaboration and long‑term client relationships.

The Role

Reporting to a senior lawyer, you will act as a trusted advisor to individuals and families across a broad range of family matters. With 4–6 PQE, you will deliver clear, compassionate and practical advice while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload across divorce, separation, cohabitation, financial settlements, children matters and related issues
• Meeting clients, providing clear guidance and maintaining excellent client care
• Drafting court documents, agreements and associated family law documentation
• Representing clients at hearings, directions appointments and mediations
• Assisting senior lawyers on complex or high-value cases
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal policies
• Supporting marketing, networking and wider business‑development activity

Skills & Experience

• 4–6 years PQE in Family law (or equivalent experience) with practising rights
• Strong experience across divorce, financial remedy and children matters
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently
• Compassionate, calm and professional approach to sensitive matters
• Strong team ethos and a proactive, commercial mindset

Benefits

• Contributory pension
• Private health insurance
• Free on‑site parking
• Supportive culture with real progression prospects

If you are an experienced Family lawyer who wants to join a supportive, high‑quality team in Norwich, we would love to hear from you.