At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex family law cases and support a dynamic team of solicitors.
- Company: Duncan Lewis Solicitors, a leading firm with a strong reputation in family law.
- Benefits: Supportive culture, career progression, and opportunities for professional recognition.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and enjoy a guaranteed interview for applicants with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE and relevant accreditations in Family Law required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London, with offices nationwide. Duncan Lewis offers services in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages, embracing hybrid-working, and serves both corporate entities and private individuals.
The Family legal team is highly regarded and specialises in complex family matters, including divorce, financial disputes, child abduction, domestic abuse, adoption and related injunctions. The department is ranked by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK, and includes solicitors with advanced accreditations in Children Law and Family Law.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets
- Manage and oversee complex family matters, including divorce, financial disputes, child abduction/adoption, and injunctions
- Lead and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers, allocating caseloads appropriately
- Deliver training and development within the department
- Advocate in court and handle a range of family law matters, ensuring professional client care
- Contribute to Business Development and Marketing to supplement the firm’s volume of work
Key Skills Required:
- 3+ Years PQE
- Clean, valid Practising Certificate at application
- Accreditation: Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced) with Child Abduction and Wardship component, or Resolution Accredited Specialist – Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed, or listed on the ICACU accredited panel
- Proven track record in managing complex child abduction cases
- Experience supervising and meeting key performance indicators
- Strong client care skills, sensitive handling of vulnerable client matters, and ability to resolve practicalities in Family Law
- Excellent networking, communication and marketing capabilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded and privately funded family law
- Advocacy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management
What we offer:
- Supportive team culture
- Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws, including CRB/DBS checks. Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The company seeks to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves and offers a guaranteed interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements.
Applications submitted by agencies will not be accepted for this vacancy.
Job Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 01/07/2026
Last Date for Application: 22/07/2026
