Family Law Practitioner – Somerset – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will grow and lead a busy family law practice within a well-established Somerset firm. You will handle a broad caseload across childcare, financial disputes, and matrimonial work, from instruction to conclusion. You’ll contribute to client care, court liaison, and cross-department collaboration, with a clear path to progression following the merger and future leadership opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• pension scheme
• holiday closure at Christmas/New Year
• bonus structure
• professional development and internal progression

Responsibilities

• Manage a full range of family matters including childcare and financial disputes
• Handle cases independently from instruction to conclusion
• Prepare and amend legal documents; conduct legal research
• Manage client communications via phone, email, and in person
• Open new files, issue quotes, archive matters, and handle court administration
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to business development and referral work

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years PQE with litigation rights or willingness to apply
• Broad experience across family law matters
• Ability to supervise trainees and mentor junior staff
• Confident in managing an independent caseload
• Commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and professional demeanor
• Thrives in a client-facing high street environment

• client-focused
• communication
• organisational skills
• family law litigation
• court liaison and administration
• legal document drafting and amendment

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