Family Lawyer - Dorset - 3+ years PQE

Family Lawyer - Dorset - 3+ years PQE
Location: Dorset
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000

A respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join its well-established team in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or CILEX professional to work alongside a highly regarded Partner on a complex and high-net-worth family law caseload.

You'll be part of a friendly and professional team, including trainee CILEX professionals, in a supportive environment with excellent facilities and a beautiful office setting.

The Role

• You will support the Partner in handling a wide range of family law matters, including high-value and intricate cases. The role offers hands-on involvement, client-facing responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and children issues
• Assist with complex and high-net-worth cases involving intricate legal and financial arrangements
• Provide expert legal advice and maintain high standards of client care
• Work closely with the Partner to support strategic case management
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to the development of the team and wider firm

About You
We're looking for a qualified legal professional who:

• Is a Solicitor or CILEX with 3+ years' PQE in family law (guideline only)
• Has experience handling complex or high-net-worth family matters
• Demonstrates excellent client care and communication skills
• Is proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative in approach
• Enjoys working in a supportive team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support with obtaining Practice Rights (CILEX)
• Opportunity to work alongside a leading Family Partner
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Beautiful office setting in Dorset

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
LinkedIn: Olivia Reed

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*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.*