Family Law Practitioner PQE

Family Law Practitioner – Somerset – 3+ Years PQE

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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)

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven practitioner to really grow an already thriving area and make the department their own. A well‑established Somerset law firm is seeking a qualified Family Law Practitioner to join its expanding Family Department. Following a recent merger and upcoming retirements within the team, this is a key strategic hire with genuine long‑term progression opportunities, including future partnership prospects.

You’ll be responsible for supporting and developing a busy family law caseload, including:

• 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

This role is suited to a solicitor or CILEx Legal Executive with:

• 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

• Supporting one main fee‑earner’s caseload initially
• 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
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Christmas and New Year office closure
• 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.