Family Solicitor / Legal Executive

My client is recruiting for an experienced Private Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their office in Derby, Derbyshire.

This is an opportunity to join an established Family, Care & Divorce team, managing a varied private family caseload while providing high-quality advice and client care. The role offers the opportunity to work with minimal supervision and contribute to the continued development of the department.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Advising on separation and divorce.
• Handling financial remedy applications and financial matters for cohabitees.
• Dealing with private law children matters and domestic abuse cases.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients.
• Representing clients through advocacy where required.
• Progressing cases efficiently while keeping clients informed of progress and costs.
• Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Maintaining accurate time recording, billing and credit control.
• Upholding confidentiality and complying with SRA requirements.
• Liaising effectively with colleagues and external organisations.
• Providing supervision and support to junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting business development and the continued growth of the Family department.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor or fully qualified Legal Executive.
• Have experience in private family law.
• Have experience across a broad range of private family matters.
• Have experience of advocacy and direct client contact and advice.
• Be confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Have strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication and client care skills.
• Be empathetic and confident when dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
• Be proactive, organised and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
• Have experience supervising junior colleagues or be ready to take on this responsibility.
• Be willing to travel between the firm's offices to meet client and departmental requirements.

Benefits

• Professional development and CPD support.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Supportive and approachable team environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Varied and meaningful private family caseload.