Job Description
Family Solicitor – 3 Years PQE
Our client’s Family team is continuing to grow and is looking to recruit a Solicitor with around three years’ post-qualification experience.
The Role
This is an opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Partner in the Winchester office, handling a varied and high-quality caseload that includes complex private law children matters and high-value matrimonial finance work. The role requires a strong focus on client care, effective case management, and the ability to take a strategic view of matters alongside detailed legal analysis.
While the work can be challenging, the role offers exposure to excellent quality cases and the chance to work within a collaborative and well-respected team.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Partner on an established and demanding caseload
Managing your own time and workload, prioritising matters proactively
Keeping up to date with developments in family law
Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues
Meeting agreed time recording and financial targets
Assisting with marketing and business development initiatives
Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with regulatory and internal procedures
About You
The successful candidate will have specialist post-qualification experience in family law, including:
Divorce and separation
Complex or high-value financial remedy work
Cohabitation matters
Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Private law children cases
You will also have practical experience in:
Drafting legal documentation
Advocacy
In addition, you will demonstrate:
Strong technical ability and sound legal judgement
Exceptional client care and interpersonal skills
The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely
A creative, solutions-focused approach
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Strategic thinking with a focus on outcomes
Confidence and commercial awareness, including an interest in business development
Rewards and Benefits
A supportive and collegiate working environment
High-quality work with a respected Family team
Commitment to employee wellbeing, development, and long-term career progression
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