Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor (NQ-2 years PQE) | Horsham, West Sussex

Some firms treat junior Family Lawyers like bill-generating machines. This one treats you like a lawyer you're about to become.

A specialist family law firm with a genuine reputation for high-quality work is expanding its Horsham team and looking for a Family Solicitor ready to handle real matters, learn from experienced lawyers, and build a sustainable, interesting career from day one.

This isn't about hitting targets and staying quiet. You'll work on HNW divorce, complex family disputes, and cohabitation matters in a close-knit team within lovely offices, genuinely collegial, and actually invests in developing its people.

The culture is high-energy but supportive. The billing targets are realistic. And the work is genuinely interesting.

The Firm & Culture

A specialist family law firm built on offering clients the widest possible range of dispute resolution options, from mediation to court work. Known for high-quality advice, practical solutions, and genuine client care.

Social events and firm-wide away days are regular. The culture is inclusive and supportive, not corporate and pressurised.

The Work

You'll handle a broad range of family law matters:

• Divorce and financial settlements
• Children arrangements and private family disputes
• Cohabitation disputes and nuptial agreements
• Injunctive relief and domestic abuse protection
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution

You'll work on real matters from initial client contact through to completion, with mentorship from experienced lawyers and proper support as you develop.

You

• Family Solicitor - likely NQ-2 years PQE
• Strong academic background and genuine interest in family law
• Excellent communication skills, empathy, and client care focus
• Organised, self-motivated, and keen to learn
• Looking for a firm that actually values your development

What's On Offer

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience)
• Realistic billing targets
• Flexible working: 3 days in office, 60/40 office/home split
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Multiple bonus schemes
• Comprehensive benefits
• Training and development:
  • Internal training and compliance sessions
  • External training (mediation, collaborative law)
  • Conferences and professional development
• Culture and wellbeing:
  • Firm-wide away days, Christmas and summer socials
  • On-site parking

Why This Works

This is a specialist family law firm where quality work comes before volume. The team is supportive, the culture is genuine, and you're not competing with every other Family Lawyer for attention or recognition.

You'll develop proper skills, work on interesting matters, and build a career with real foundations. If you want to actually handle family law in a firm that backs its people, this is it.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.