Whether you are just starting out or looking for your next challenge, we set your career in motion alongside experts in their field. Careers Family Law Solicitor – Birmingham Vacancies Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family / Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child-Care work-related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer A fantastic supportive team Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition SALARY STRUCTURE (Non-Accredited) - FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR SALARY (London) (Outside London) NQ £42,500 £40,000 1 Year PQE £44,000 £42,000 2 Years PQE £45,500 £43,500 Law Society Accreditation/Resolution: The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. We will cover the cost of: Attending the mandatory training course £1100 (Family / Children Law Accreditation) Children Law Reaccreditation every 3 years (approx. £618) Family Law Reaccreditation every 5 years (approx. £556) The total cost of progressing onto the Family panel is approximately £1700. Family Law Panel Member / Accreditation Salary +Supervision Bonus:- Moving forward we are looking to offer all new Family and Resolution Panel members a base salary of: £52,000 in London and within the M25. This salary will apply from the date you are registered as a panel member/accredited with the Law Society. Advancement of the above fees will be subject to our terms and conditions in the contract of employment/accreditation agreement. Supervision Bonus :- Supervision bonus is payable after panel membership has been attained. SUPERVISION BONUS STRUCTURE - FAMILY LAW (London) Total (per annum) £8,000 £7,400 What we offer A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. Salary: Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p.a., based on experience Job Type: Permanent Date Posted: 23/07/2026 Last Date for Application: 13/08/2026 Disclaimer Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning, nationally recognised law firm, ranked as a top-tier firm in current edition of The Legal 500 UK. With offices across London and the regions, we offer clear, practical and high-quality advice across a broad range of specialist areas. We act for clients on both a legal aid and private-fee basis, supporting individuals, families and businesses with everything from everyday matters to complex and high-profile litigation. Our continued growth, particularly in private client and complex dispute work, is driven by our reputation for professionalism, integrity and exceptional client care. We are always keen to hear from committed and capable people, in both legal and non-legal roles. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to begin your career, we welcome applications from individuals who want to contribute to the work we do. Our recruitment and interview process is designed to understand how you think, how you work and what you can bring to the firm, and to assess your skills, knowledge and experience in a fair and consistent way. To support this, candidates must not use AI-based tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini or similar) to write or edit any part of their interview responses or written communication during the process. We want to hear your own experience, insight and perspective. Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and values the diversity of its staff. We work to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve at every level of the organisation. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the role — please highlight this in your covering letter if it applies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Family Law Solicitor – Birmingham employer: Duncan Lewis
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning law firm located in the heart of London, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to diversity and a strong focus on client care, we provide our team with ongoing training opportunities and the chance to work on meaningful cases that make a real difference in people's lives. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values professionalism and compassion in the legal field.
