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Family Lawyer
Portsmouth
£50,000 - £70,000pa
RecQuest are working in partnership with a highly regarded law firm known for its dedication to client care and professional excellence. They are now seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (3+ years PQE) to join their well established Family Law team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate solicitor who is looking to take ownership of their own private family law caseload, while also contributing to a small proportion of legal aid work, fairly distributed across the team. You will provide practical, proactive advice and work closely with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Role:- Manage a mixed caseload of private family matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements.
- Handle a small proportion of legal aid cases, ensuring fair distribution across the team.
- Advocate for clients in court proceedings where appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear and empathetic legal advice.
- Play an active role in business development, networking, and maintaining the firm’s excellent reputation.
- Qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE) with demonstrable experience in private family law.
- Passionate about providing excellent client care, particularly in sensitive legal matters.
- Strong advocacy skills and a results-driven approach.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
- IT proficient with experience using Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Benefits include:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Client referral gifts
- Discounted legal services after one year of service
- Extended sickness policy
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday over Christmas
- Free sight tests
- Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual staff functions
- Length of service recognition gifts
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a firm that values its employees and offers genuine progression opportunities. If you are an experienced Family Lawyer looking for a new challenge, RecQuest would love to hear from you, please apply today.
