Junior Family Solicitor/ Fee Earner
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Junior Family Solicitor / Fee Earner
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
A respected and long-established law firm in Chichester is seeking a Junior Family Solicitor (1-2 years PQE) to join its supportive Family Department. The team handles a full range of privately funded family work, including divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings, private children law, cohabitation disputes, and matters involving domestic abuse.
The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with senior colleagues and the Head of Department, gaining exposure to a wide variety of cases while developing their own caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting senior solicitors on complex and high-value cases
Managing an appropriate caseload with supervision
Drafting applications, statements, and other legal documents
Attending client meetings, hearings, and mediations
Delivering timely and accurate legal advice
Ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory obligations
Working in line with the Resolution Code of Practice
The Candidate
Qualified Solicitor (1-2 years PQE) with a genuine passion for family law
Strong technical, drafting, and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and empathy with clients
Ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion
Confident IT user (Excel, HMCTS Portal, Practical Law)
Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
What's on Offer
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear career progression opportunities
A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Family Solicitor to develop their career within a well-regarded Chichester-based team.
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