Family Law Practitioner PQE

Family Law Practitioner - Somerset - 3+ Years PQE

Location:
Somerset (Midsomer Norton office)

Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £45,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date: (ASAP)

• Managing a full range of family matters: childcare, financial disputes, and matrimonial work
• Handling cases independently from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Preparing and amending legal documents
• Conducting legal research and maintaining up to date legal competence
• Managing client interactions by phone, email, and in person
• Opening new files, issuing correspondence, providing quotes, and archiving completed matters
• Liaising with courts and handling court administration
• Supporting colleagues and collaborating across departments
• Assisting with referral work, outreach, and business development as the department grows

• Minimum 3 years PQE and litigation rights (or readiness to apply)
• Strong experience across a broad range of family law matters
• Ability to supervise trainees, mentor junior staff, and support team expansion
• Confidence managing an independent caseload
• A commercially aware, proactive, and client focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a high street, client facing environment

• Small, close knit team
• Supporting one main fee earner's caseload initially
• Previous job share team members retiring
• Short term locum support may be used, but the goal is a long term permanent hire
• Department expected to grow significantly post merger
• Opportunity to take on team management responsibilities as the department expands

• No legal aid work (contract ended)
• Matters span Somerset and surrounding areas, including Bath, Bristol, Wells, agricultural clients, and high net worth individuals
• Strong referral network and growing geographical reach

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Christmas and New Year office closure
• Birthday gift day
• Bonus structure
• Opportunities for professional development and internal progression
• Hybrid working available, with strong emphasis on in person client interaction

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email:
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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.