Job Title: Family Law 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.

Working as part of a professional and supportive team, you will handle a variety of family law matters, taking responsibility for your cases from initial enquiry through to resolution. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.

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.

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