Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor – Swallowfield, United Kingdom

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (market-aligned)Location: Swallowfield (near Reading & Wokingham) | Hybrid flexibility

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a warm, respected, and well-established firm based in Swallowfield — a beautiful village with strong ties to the wider Berkshire community. This role offers the best of both worlds: high-quality private family work without the pressures and bureaucracy of large-city practices.

You’ll join a team known for empathetic client care, collaborative working, and a modern, forward-thinking outlook.

Why this firm appeals to candidates

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• Strong community reputation: Trusted by families across Berkshire, with a steady stream of private client instructions — no panel or volume legal aid pressure.
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• Quality over quantity: Manageable caseload, realistic billing expectations, and time to deliver truly client-focused advice.
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• Genuine progression: Clear routes to Senior Associate or Team Lead, with support for developing your own niche (children matters, finances, ADR).
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• Modern culture: Hybrid working options, digital case systems, and autonomy to manage your day without micromanagement.
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• Supportive environment: Down-to-earth partners, open-door policies, and a friendly team ethos.
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The Role

You will handle a varied private family caseload, including:

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• Divorce and separation
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• Financial remedy matters
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• Child arrangements & parental responsibility
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• Pre-nuptial & post-nuptial agreements
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• Cohabitation agreements
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• Domestic abuse injunctions (optional depending on interest)
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• Providing sensitive, clear and strategic advice to clients throughout their matter
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You’ll also be encouraged to build relationships with local referrers — therapists, IFAs, estate agents, schools — strengthening both your network and the team’s visibility.

About You

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• 1+ PQE (all levels considered; work will be tailored to you)
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• Experience across privately funded family law
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• Strong communicator with a client-centred approach
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• Able to manage your own files with support available when needed
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• Interest in growing the department and building relationships in the community
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• Mediation or collaborative-law interest a bonus (training can be supported)
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Benefits

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• £45,000 to £65,000
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• Hybrid flexibility (2–3 days office, rest remote)
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• Generous holiday allowance & pension
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• Funded CPD, memberships, training & development
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• Support for Resolution / mediation / advocacy training
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• Free parking, rural office setting, and a relaxed culture centred on wellbeing
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How to Apply

If you're a Family Solicitor seeking a calmer pace, meaningful client relationships, and a supportive, growth-focused environment, this Swallowfield role could be your perfect next step.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.