Family Lawyer
Location : Doncaster (hybrid)
Salary : £45,000 to £85,000
Experience : All Experienced levels considered
If youre a family lawyer who wants a supportive team, a sensible caseload, and clear progression without the politics, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career.
Our client is a specialist family law practice with a strong reputation for practical, client-focused advice. Theyre looking to add a Family Lawyer to their Doncaster team and are open to candidates from 1 year PQE upwards. The level of responsibility and supervision will be tailored to your experience. The firm already has plenty of enquiries, so a stable work flow is already waiting for you.
Youll join a collaborative team with regular file reviews and constructive supervision, plus genuine scope to progress as you develop. The work is private family law and offers variety across both advisory and contentious matters, with the chance to get involved in business development and networking if thats something you enjoy.
What Youll Be Doing
Managing or assisting on a varied private family law caseload (depending on experience)
Taking instructions from new and existing clients and providing clear, practical advice
Drafting correspondence, statements, applications and agreements
Conducting negotiations with solicitors and litigants in person
Attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings where appropriate
Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the wider team
Supporting marketing and business development activity, including networking
Supervising and developing junior colleagues where sufficiently experienced
Typical Matters May Include
Divorce and separation
Financial remedy proceedings and negotiations
Private children matters
Cohabitation disputes
TOLATA claims
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Separation agreements
Protective injunctions
What Were Looking For
A qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with 1+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
Practical experience in private family law
Strong client-care and communication skills
Clear, accurate drafting and good attention to detail
Professional, organised approach and ability to manage deadlines
Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office
Commercial awareness, including time recording and billing expectations in private family work
Interest in networking and business development (desirable)
Whats On Offer
Salary: £45,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time or part-time considered
Flexible start and finish times where operationally possible
Paid birthday day off
Christmas office closure (in addition to annual leave)
Opportunity to accrue additional annual leave with length of service
Workplace pension
Death-in-service cover
Health cash plan, including access to a remote doctor
Discretionary bonus scheme (eligibility dependent)
Supportive supervision, regular file reviews and genuine progression opportunities
Working Arrangements
This role is based in Doncaster. The position is initially office based to support onboarding, supervision and integration into the team. Once youve established a sufficient caseload, the firm is open to agreeing homeworking days for work suited to focused remote working (such as drafting and file preparation), subject to client needs, supervision requirements and operational requirements.
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