At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse private family law caseload and provide practical client advice.
- Company: Reputable family law practice in Doncaster with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, paid birthday off, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Opportunity for hybrid working and involvement in business development.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and enjoy clear progression without office politics.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with 1+ years’ experience in private family law.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 85000 £ per year.
If you’re 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. They’re 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.
You’ll 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 that’s something you enjoy.
What You’ll 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 We’re 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)
What’s 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 you’ve 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.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.
Family Lawyer employer: Hawthorne-finch Talent Solutions
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values autonomy and high standards of client care. Located in Leeds, the firm provides its employees with competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a health cash plan, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining this team means being part of a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and encouraged.
Contact Details:
Hawthorne-finch Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
