Reed
Family Solicitor
- Annual Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 (Reviewed every April) – Plus fee earning bonus upto £20,000 PA
- Location: Petersfield
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days in office post-probation)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Flexible start times and lunch breaks)
Join our progressive legal team as a Solicitor with 2-4 years post-qualification experience. This role offers a blend of in-office and remote working, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment aimed at fostering professional growth and work-life balance.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.
- Work within the family team, collaborating with the Litigation and Employment teams.
- Utilize provided technology (laptop, mobile phone, optional desktop phone) to ensure seamless connectivity and efficiency whether working remotely or in the office.
- Meet and exceed set billing targets to qualify for a lucrative fee earner bonus.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be a fully qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate.
- 2+ years of post-qualification experience.
- Strong ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of meeting billing targets.
- Unfortunately, due to specific requirements, we cannot accept CILEx candidates for this role.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Fee Earner Bonus: 30% of paid bills over target, upto £20,000 per annum.
- Firm Wide Bonus: Details provided annually.
- Hybrid working model post-probation.
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and additional days at Christmas.
- Wellness day annually to promote work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
- Healthcare benefits post 12 months, including discounts on gym memberships and other wellness incentives.
- Professional development opportunities and support from shared secretarial staff.
To apply for this Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts, your local legal specialist recruiter.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
Make this application stronger
Use these quick checks before applying so your CV, interview preparation and job search are better matched to this vacancy.
Before you apply
Check the key details and make sure the role matches what you are looking for.
- Review the job title, company, location, salary and working pattern if provided.
- Check the skills, experience or qualifications requested by the employer.
- Make sure the commute, hours and contract type are realistic for you.
Tailor your CV
For Healthcare & Nursing Jobs, highlight the most relevant skills, experience and achievements linked to this type of work. Keep it honest, clear and focused on what the employer is asking for.
Use the CV Builder or browse Career Advice.
Prepare for interview
If your application is successful, prepare simple examples that show your motivation, strengths and suitability.
Keep searching smarter
Do not rely on one application. Keep searching similar roles and set up alerts so new vacancies reach you faster.