Family Solicitor 3 PQE +

Family Lawyer

Portsmouth or Waterlooville Office

Our client are a traditional firm with a proud heritage of over 150 years, built on establishing long-term, trusted relationships with their clients. Due to continued growth and a strong client base, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Family Lawyer to join the busy and dynamic team.

Our Family Department continues to flourish, supported by a robust business development strategy and an outstanding reputation. Our client are looking for a dedicated individual to contribute to this success.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor, ideally with 3+ years PQE, and possess varied, demonstrable experience in Private Family Law. You’ll manage your own caseload of private clients, with a small proportion of legal aid cases, shared equitably across the team. You’ll deliver proactive, practical legal advice while ensuring a timely and client-focused service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse family law caseload

• Conduct advocacy where appropriate

• Deliver client-centric, strategic legal advice

• Build lasting relationships with clients from varied backgrounds

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Family Department

• At least 3 years PQE (applications from those with equivalent experience also welcome)

• Strong commitment to excellent client care

• Effective communication with clients and colleagues at all levels

• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

• Capable of working under pressure and managing changing priorities

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently

• Confidence in managing expectations and maintaining professional relationships

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, based at either our clients Portsmouth or Waterlooville office. Part-time applications will also be considered.

• Competitive salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Health Cash Plan

• Life assurance

• Free parking

• Client referral gifts

• Discounted legal services

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days, pro-rata for part-time)

• Free sight tests

• Annual staff functions

We welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement but have equivalent qualifications or comparable experience. If you’re working towards full qualification or believe you bring relevant skills and values, we’d still like to hear from you.

Please note: all applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

If you are ready to be part of an award-winning firm with deep roots and a forward-thinking outlook, please follow the instructions under 'Apply for Vacancy’.