Reference: SHJ921959088_1794330050Family Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (1-3 PQE)Portsmouth40,000 - 55,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-established Family Law team in Portsmouth.Working closely with the Head of Family Law, this role would suit a lawyer with between 1 and 3 years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and busy private family practice. The successful candidate will benefit from close supervision and mentoring while also having the opportunity to build and manage their own caseload.The team handles a broad range of privately funded family matters, with a particular focus on private children work alongside divorce and financial remedy matters.Key responsibilities include:Managing a caseload of private family law mattersAdvising on divorce and civil partnership dissolutionHandling private children matters and child arrangements issuesAssisting with financial remedy and associated disputesDrafting legal documents, applications and correspondenceMaintaining regular client contact and providing practical, empathetic adviceManaging deadlines and ensuring accurate file managementSupporting the continued growth of the departmentThe successful candidate will have:Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal ExecutiveA minimum of 1 year's PQE within family lawExperience handling private family mattersStrong communication and client care skillsGood organisational and time management abilitiesThe confidence to work independently while recognising when support is neededA positive and collaborative approachThis role is based full-time from the firm's Portsmouth office. Office attendance is a core requirement and hybrid working is not available, making the position particularly suited to candidates who live locally and are looking to be part of a close-knit team environment.The team consists of the Head of Family Law, a Paralegal and a Legal Assistant, providing a supportive structure and excellent opportunities for development.Benefits include:Salary of 40,000 - 55,000 depending on experienceBonus schemeCompany pensionCompany social eventsChristmas office closureDirect support and mentoring from the Head of Family Law*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 Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (1-3 PQE) in Southampton employer: Chadwick Nott
As a leading international law firm based in Bristol, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Associate Directors in Financial Services Regulation benefit from exposure to high-quality, complex international work, alongside opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that all employees are valued and empowered to thrive in their roles.
