At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload of private family matters and mentor junior team members.
- Company: A highly regarded specialist family law firm in Doncaster.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, health cash plan, and additional birthday leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a collaborative work environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in family law.
- Qualifications: 8 years' PQE in family law or strong relevant expertise.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A highly regarded specialist family law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its established team in Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented family lawyer to handle a broad range of privately funded family work while becoming an integral part of a growing and ambitious practice.
The Opportunity
You will be entrusted with managing your own caseload of private family matters and will work alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive and collaborative environment. The caseload will include:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy matters
- Private children disputes
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Separation agreements
- Injunction applications
- TOLATA matters (desirable but not essential)
Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior members of the team, contribute to business development initiatives, build relationships within the local market, and support the continued expansion of the Doncaster office.
About You
The firm is keen to hear from solicitors with significant family law experience, ideally around 8 years' PQE or above, although applications from candidates with strong relevant expertise are encouraged. You will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience advising on both financial and children matters
- The ability to run a varied caseload independently
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Excellent drafting and case management abilities
- Commercial awareness and a consistent billing background
- Previous supervisory experience, or an interest in developing this area
- A proactive approach to networking and business development
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative and professional attitude
- Experience dealing with TOLATA claims would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.
Benefits
In return, you will join a respected specialist practice offering:
- High-quality private family law work
- A well-established reputation and referral network
- Dedicated administrative and operational support
- A friendly and supportive team culture
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Workplace pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Additional birthday leave
- Health cash plan
- Access to a 24/7 remote GP service
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
Working Pattern
The role is based in Doncaster and is primarily office-based. Full-time applicants are preferred, although flexibility may be available for the right candidate. This position would suit an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to join a specialist practice where they can enjoy quality work, autonomy, and genuine opportunities to help shape the future growth of the department.
Private Family Solicitor - Doncaster - c. 8+ PQE/PT Considered employer: qed legal
Join a highly regarded specialist family law firm in Doncaster, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality private family law services. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm offers clear career progression opportunities, competitive benefits including a workplace pension and health cash plan, and a friendly culture that values mentorship and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor to thrive in a respected practice while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
