Family Solicitor

Job Description

Family Solicitor

Portsmouth

We are looking for an enthusiastic Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our client in Portsmouth.

You will be working alongside there Head of department you will manage your own varied caseload. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, build on your existing experience and grow your career within a friendly and supportive team.

Duties will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Supporting and guiding clients through often challenging and sensitive circumstances.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, applications and client correspondence.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other professionals involved in matters.
• Managing deadlines, maintaining accurate files and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
• Working collaboratively with the Head of Family Law and the wider team.

The successful candidate will:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally with 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience in Family Law.
• Proven experience managing your own family law caseload.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in Private Family Law matters.
• Experience dealing with sensitive and vulnerable clients.

What they offer:

• Salary depending on experience - £40,000 to £55,000.
• Company pension.
• Regular company events and staff days out.
• Ongoing support, mentoring and guidance from our Head of Family Law.