Solicitor

Location: Swindon - Hybrid Working

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum plus bonus

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full or part time considered

We are recruiting for an experienced Family Law Solicitor to join a well established legal practice with offices in Swindon, offering hybrid working and a competitive salary package. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated solicitor who enjoys managing their own caseload, building strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of legal advice and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters, providing clear, practical and professional legal advice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout their case.
• Handling new client enquiries and identifying opportunities to develop lasting client relationships.
• Progressing cases efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive regular updates.
• Preparing legal documentation, correspondence and other case related paperwork to a high standard.
• Keeping up to date with relevant family law legislation, case law and regulatory developments.
• Maintaining accurate case records, client communications and billing information using the firm's case management systems.
• Working closely with colleagues and senior management to ensure an excellent standard of client service.
• Identifying opportunities to promote the firm's services and contribute to business development.
• Managing your workload effectively to achieve agreed billing and performance targets.
• Supporting the wider management team with financial forecasts, workload planning and business objectives where required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with SRA regulations and the firm's internal policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor with experience in Family Law.
• Has a thorough understanding of family law legislation, procedures and relevant case law.
• Is confident managing their own caseload and handling client matters independently.
• Has excellent communication skills and can explain complex legal matters clearly and sensitively.
• Is highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Takes pride in delivering outstanding client care and building trusted professional relationships.
• Has a proactive and commercially aware approach, with an understanding of billing targets and fee generation.
• Is comfortable using legal case management systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Enjoys working collaboratively while also being confident taking ownership of their responsibilities.
• Is motivated to contribute to the ongoing development and success of the practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Law Solicitor looking for a new challenge within a forward thinking legal practice, offering hybrid working, a salary of £45,000 – £55,000 plus bonus, and the opportunity to make a real contribution to the business.

To apply for this role, please follow the links or contact Morgan Parkes Recruitment for further information.