Family Law Fee Earner -Chippenham - 3+ Years' Experience
Location: Chippenham (office based)
Type of Role: Part-time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000
A well established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Fee Earner (Solicitor, CILEX or Paralegal) to join its busy and highly regarded family department on a part time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload of private family matters within a supportive, collaborative environment known for high quality client care.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a broad caseload of private family law matters, including:
- Separation, divorce and dissolution
- Arrangements for children
- Matrimonial finances
- Pre and post nuptial agreements
- Providing clear, practical legal advice across all areas of family law
- Drafting Forms E, consent orders, divorce applications and other legal documents
- Running Court cases effectively and efficiently
- Compiling, paginating and indexing court bundles in line with court rules
- Maintaining accurate case management records
- Managing risks, resolving issues and progressing matters proactively
- Working collaboratively within a specialist family department
- Supporting business development where appropriate
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor, CILEX or Paralegal with:
- Ideally 3+ years' experience in private family law
- Strong technical, drafting and communication skills
- Empathetic client care and exceptional emotional intelligence
- Ability to balance compassion with clear, objective legal advice
- Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing a varied caseload
- A proactive, professional approach and commitment to high standards
- Willingness to continue developing knowledge within family law
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (pro rata, increasing with service)
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
- Hybrid working available after probation
- Negotiable part time hours/days
- Dog friendly office
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*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, disability, 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.*
