At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload in family law, supporting clients through childcare and financial matters.
- Company: A respected Somerset practice with a friendly, client-focused environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, hybrid working, and a bonus structure.
- Other info: Embrace a hands-on role in a supportive community-focused setting.
- Why this job: Join a growing team with real opportunities for progression and leadership roles.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or experienced CILEx Legal Executive with 3+ years' experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Reference: HSJ921957087_1786109580Family Lawyer - Midsomer Norton A long established and highly regarded Somerset practice is looking for a confident Family Law Practitioner to step into a pivotal role within its expanding Family Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, support an experienced fee earner, and help shape the department's long term direction.
The work spans childcare, financial matters, and matrimonial cases, with clients now coming from a wider area including Bath, Bristol, Wells, and rural high net worth communities.
You'll be part of a small, friendly team (two fee earners plus support staff), working in a high street, client focused environment where face to face service still matters.
Hybrid working is available, but the role remains hands on and community based.
With senior team members retiring and a busy caseload ready to pick up, there is genuine scope for progression, including future leadership and partnership opportunities.
Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or experienced CILEx Legal Executive with litigation rights (or ready to apply), ideally with 3+ years' post qualification experience.
You'll be comfortable managing files independently, supervising trainees or junior colleagues, and contributing to the department's growth and outreach.
Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to hit the ground running are essential.
You should enjoy working directly with clients, be highly organised, and bring a proactive, collaborative approach to both casework and team development.
Salary & Benefits Competitive salary25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Office closure over Christmas and New Year Birthday "gift day"Bonus structure Hybrid working options For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) 0117 917 1929(m) 07435 943574(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott. co. uk*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.*
Family Lawyer - Midsomer Norton in Somerset employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
