At tempting recruitment we are currently looking for a family lawyer to join a team base in Wiltshire
Role: Family Lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive)
Experience: 5+ years PQE
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire (Hybrid working)
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Working Pattern: Full‑time or part‑time (minimum 4 days per week)
Job Description The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
• Managing a full and varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Handling divorce and dissolution proceedings.
• Managing all aspects of private law children cases.
• Drafting separation and cohabitation agreements.
• Providing strategic, practical, and client‑focused advice from instruction to conclusion.
• Drafting pleadings, agreements, and complex court documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, counsel, and external professionals.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members when required.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the family department.
The Successful Candidate The ideal candidate will have:
• 5+ years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive.
• Broad and in‑depth experience across all areas of private family law.
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding communication abilities and a compassionate, client‑focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and a collaborative team approach.
• Membership of Resolution, Accredited Mediator, or Collaborative Lawyer status (desirable but not essential).
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Sonny on Sonny.Bastone@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or 01322 950504 NOW!
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