Private Family Solicitor

Legal Southwest; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Somerset is seeking a qualified Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive for its Family Department. This role offers a diverse caseload in privately funded family matters and the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy and client care skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Supportive team culture

Clear path for advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private family law is required.
• Confident in managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and access a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Occasional representation of clients in court.
• Handle divorce, financial remedy, and private law children matters.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

On behalf of our client, a well-regarded and expanding law firm with multiple offices across Somerset, we are currently seeking a qualified Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive to join their Family Department on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with strong experience in privately funded family matters to become part of a supportive and ambitious team. The successful candidate can be based at any of the firm’s Somerset offices, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.

The Role:

• Reporting to the Head of Department, the successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of privately funded family matters, including:
• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy cases
• Cohabitation and TOLATA matters (non-contentious)
• Cohabitation agreements and pre-/post-nuptial agreements
• Private law children matters
• Domestic abuse cases
• Occasional representation of clients at court and at other firm locations as needed
• While experience with Legal Aid is beneficial, it is not essential for this role.

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with genuine opportunities for career development and progression within a growing and forward-thinking practice.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with proven experience in private family law
• Confident in handling a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Personable and professional, with strong client care and communication skills
• Proactive and organised, able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Capable of representing clients in court and building strong professional relationships
• Strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach are essential. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role, due to the need to attend different offices and courts on occasion.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid home/office working arrangements
• Supportive team culture with a clear path for advancement
• Engaging and varied workload across a respected local client base

This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive and expanding law firm at an exciting time of growth. If you are a skilled family lawyer looking to build your career in a supportive and flexible environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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