Family Lawyer 1-4 Years PQE - Chichester

Cooke Family Law Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in Chichester is seeking a dedicated Family Lawyer with 1-4 years PQE. The role offers a mixed caseload and opportunities for training in dispute resolution. Candidates will join a supportive team committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients, with flexibility for full-time or part-time work.

Benefits

Family-friendly and hybrid working practices

Generous holiday allowance

Stakeholder pension scheme

Team events and charity release days

Therapeutic support from a psychotherapist

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-4 years PQE as a family lawyer.
• Enthusiasm for out of court resolution highly preferred.
• Training in Collaborative Law or as a Mediator considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Service a mixed case load of family law work.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities.
• Engage in networking events and contribute to blog writing.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Business Development

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Family Lawyer 1-4 Years PQE - Chichester - Chichester

01 May 2025

Edward Cooke Family Law is a leading family law firm. As specialists in our field, we are passionately committed to utilising modern, constructive approaches to our work in order to ensure the very best service and outcomes for our clients.

The Role

We are looking for a family lawyer ideally with a minimum of 1 - 4 years PQE to join our Chichester team. Enthusiasm for out of court dispute resolution is a must and training in Collaborative Law or as a Mediator would be preferred, although the firm may offer training to the right candidate who is ready to expand their out of court offering.

The role could be full-time or part-time and the successful candidate would be expected to service a mixed case load of family work. As an expanding firm, all lawyers actively participate in business development and marketing activities to include blog writing and articles and attendance at networking events.

The Firm

We are a close-knit team of individuals and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We are proud that our approach and professionalism since we launched in 2018 has been recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2025, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. In 2024, we were named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year in the British Family Law Awards and Employer of the Year in the Chichester & Bognor Business Awards. Our founder Edward Cooke was named Child Inclusive Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards in December 2024 and Family Law Partner of the Year at the Family Law Awards in November 2023.

We are passionate about creating a working environment which is professionally and personally fulfilling, enriching and supportive.

Being part of the Edward Cooke Family Law team brings:

· A supportive, nurturing team environment

· Clear career progression opportunities

· Family-friendly and hybrid working practices

· Modern, spacious offices in Chichester, Brighton and Farnham

· A generous holiday allowance including an extra day off for your birthday

· A stakeholder pension scheme

· Team events and charity release days

· Twice weekly (non-compulsory!) team exercise class in Chichester and yoga classes in Brighton

· Regular, confidential one-on-one therapeutic support from a psychotherapist

· Excellent ongoing professional and personal development opportunities

· First class support from our experienced administrative and paralegal team

How to Apply

Applications in confidence to Edward Cooke , Managing Director. Please include your CV.