Family Solicitor NQ

Austen Lloyd Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Somerset is seeking a newly qualified Family Solicitor to join its team. The role involves managing a broad family law caseload, including divorce, private children matters, and financial remedies. The firm offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and clear career progression opportunities, along with ongoing training and mentoring support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Structured career development

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience or seat in family law is required.
• Proactive and ambitious to progress a career.
• Ability to handle cases with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad family law caseload.
• Handle divorce and separation matters.
• Advise clients on financial remedy proceedings.
• Prepare cohabitation and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
• Represent clients with sensitivity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client care skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage sensitive matters

Education

Recently qualified Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE)

Job description

Family Solicitor NQ - Somerset

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Somerset is looking to recruit a newly qualified Family Solicitor to join its leading team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or develop your career in family law with a supportive, progressive firm offering hybrid working, training, and a competitive salary package.

The Role

You will work on a broad family law caseload, including:

• Divorce and separation matters
• Private children work
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Cohabitation agreements and pre/post-nuptial agreements
• Advising and representing clients with sensitivity and professionalism

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• High-quality work within a respected Legal 500 team
• Ongoing training and mentoring to support your development

About You

• Recently qualified Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) with a seat or experience in family law
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
• Organised, proactive, and ambitious to progress your career

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; Ref CW 61049 Family Solicitor NQ - Somerset

For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible - Ref CW 61049 Family Solicitor NQ - Somerset