Family Law Solicitor / Legal Executive - Wimborne - 5 PQE

Family Law Solicitor / Legal Executive - Wimborne - 5 Years' PQE
Location: Wimborne
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (part time considered)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

A well established regional practice is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) to join its growing Family team in Wimborne. This is an excellent opportunity to take on an existing caseload of fully private family work and play a key role in developing and expanding the department.

The Role
You'll handle a broad range of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private law children work
• Cohabitation issues
• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• TOLATA and related disputes (if experienced)

You will also:

• Manage an existing caseload with full secretarial support
• Build and grow the department through strong client relationships and local networking
• Deliver clear, empathetic and commercially focused advice
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to support cross referrals
• Contribute to the firm's presence within the local community

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, client contact and the chance to shape a developing team.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor or legal executive with:

• 5+ years' PQE in family law
• Strong experience across a broad range of private family matters
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
• A proactive, personable and community focused approach
• Confidence managing files independently
• A desire to help grow and develop the department

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Hybrid working
• Full time role (part time considered)
• Existing caseload
• Secretarial support
• Competitive salary
• Parking provided
• Pro rata holiday entitlement
• Statutory pension contributions

The firm is committed to supporting a positive, collaborative working environment and welcomes applicants who are passionate about delivering excellent client care.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed - Chadwick Nott
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 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 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.*