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. TPBN1_UKTJ
Family Lawyer employer: Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Commercial Property Solicitor in York, where you can enjoy high-quality work without the stress of unrealistic targets. With a strong emphasis on flexible working, professional development, and a collaborative culture, this role offers you the chance to manage your own caseload while being mentored by accessible partners. Benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave, and a range of wellbeing initiatives, all within a vibrant location that supports both your career growth and work-life balance.
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