Eventus Legal are seeking a Family Solicitor to join a highly respected law firm in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This is a full-time, permanent job offering hybrid working (1 day per week from home), an established caseload of privately funded family matters, and excellent long-term career prospects. This Family Solicitor job has arisen due to growth, presenting the chance to join a friendly, collaborative team with a strong reputation across Hampshire. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus your birthday off as additional leave, free parking, discounted healthcare, social events and employee wellbeing initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in Family Law within a supportive and professional environment in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Family Solicitor will take on an existing caseload of privately funded family law matters and be expected to run this independently within a collaborative team.
- Managing a broad range of family law matters including divorce, finances, cohabitation and children law issues
- Handling mainly private family work with limited Legal Aid cases
- Utilising the Partner for Windows case management system in a paperless working environment
- Providing practical legal advice and delivering excellent client service
- Working self-sufficiently while liaising with support staff for file openings, new enquiries and appointments
Person Specification
This Family Solicitor job would suit someone with a confident, hands-on approach to managing their own caseload in a client-focused environment.
- Ideally between 2–5 years PQE in family law, but all levels of experience will be considered
- Demonstrated ability to manage a mixed family caseload independently
- A proactive and positive “can-do” attitude
- Experience in a paperless office and confidence with legal tech is advantageous
- Able to thrive in a small, collaborative and supportive team setting
Benefits and Rewards
This Family Solicitor job comes with a wide range of attractive benefits within a firm that genuinely values employee wellbeing.
- Salary of £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working available (1 day remote working per week post probation)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off as additional leave
- Free parking
- Discounted healthcare and employee assistance programme
- Regular team social events and a social committee
- Opportunities for long-term progression within a growing firm
- 9am–5pm working hours, Monday to Friday
About the Company
This law firm has an outstanding reputation in Hampshire and the Thames Valley, known for delivering high-quality legal services to both individuals and businesses. The Family Law department is well-established, with a focus on privately funded work and client care. The workplace culture is collaborative, friendly and professional, with genuine support for work-life balance and career development. Many of their Family Solicitors have progressed internally, demonstrating strong staff retention and opportunity for advancement.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Family Solicitor job in Basingstoke. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
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