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NQ Family Solicitor - Portsmouth

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From £35k

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Permanent

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About this role

Newly Qualified Solicitor - Family Law

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £35,000+

Exclusively with RecQuest:

A highly regarded Portsmouth based law firm is continuing to strengthen its Family Law offering and is now seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor with a clear and genuine commitment to Family Law as their long-term career path.

Following recent senior investment within the department, this is an excellent opportunity for an NQ to join a team where Family Law is taken seriously, supported properly, and viewed as a core area of growth.

What we’re looking for:

  • Newly Qualified Solicitor (or imminently qualifying) or recently qualified

  • Demonstrable exposure to Family Law through training contract seats, paralegal work, or equivalent experience

  • A clear intention to build a career specifically within Family Law

  • Strong client care skills and emotional intelligence

  • A professional, empathetic, and confident communication style

  • Willingness to learn, develop, and take ownership of matters with support

What the role will involve:

  • Assisting on a range of Family Law matters, with increasing responsibility over time

  • Managing your own caseload as experience develops

  • Direct client contact from an early stage

  • Working closely with senior members of the team

  • Developing strong technical foundations alongside practical, real-world experience

What’s on offer:

  • Salary of £35,000+, with progression as experience grows

  • High quality Family Law exposure from day one

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Clear development pathway within a growing department

  • A firm that values commitment, attitude, and long-term potential

If Family Law is not just a seat for you, but the area you want to build your career in, this role offers the right environment to do exactly that. RecQuest is working exclusively on behalf of the firm, so here is the only place to apply.

For a confidential discussion contact RecQuest today.

Posted 17 April 2026

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