Salary: Competitive/Commensurate with experience
Company: Doris & MacMahon
Location: Cookstown
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Job details
Doris & MacMahon is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Solicitor to join its team, with a strong background in Family Law and experience handling a varied caseload.
The successful candidate will have experience in contact and residence matters, public law proceedings, divorce and ancillary relief/financial remedy cases, and will be confident managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion.
Experience in other areas of practice would also be advantageous, although not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of family law matters with appropriate supervision where required.
- Conducting contact and residence/child arrangements cases.
- Dealing with public law proceedings, including care proceedings.
- Handling divorce and financial/ancillary relief matters.
- Advising and representing clients in negotiations, hearings and court proceedings.
- Preparing legal correspondence, statements, applications and court documentation.
- Attending conferences, directions hearings, final hearings and other court appointments.
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with relevant court rules and deadlines.
- Providing clear, practical and professional advice to clients.
- Working effectively with colleagues, counsel, experts and other professionals.
- Experience in other areas of practice would be an advantage.
About You
- Qualified as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland with at least 1-year PQE.
- Experienced in family law and able to manage a varied caseload.
- Confident in dealing with clients and other professionals.
- Well organised, commercially aware and able to work to deadlines.
- Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
- Committed to providing a high standard of client care.
- Experienced in family law, contact/residence, public law, divorce and ancillary relief/financial remedy work.
- Previous experience of other areas of practice would be desirable.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- A varied and interesting caseload.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.
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Babingtons Solicitors is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly working environment in Derry~Londonderry, where you can thrive in your legal career. With a focus on ongoing professional development and a generous annual leave allowance, we ensure our team members have the resources and opportunities to grow while handling meaningful client matters. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values strong communication and client care, making a real difference in the community.
