Family Fee Earner

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment is seeking a Family Fee Earner/Solicitor to join a busy practice in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The role handles a range of family matters, including divorce, custody and financial settlements, within a supportive team and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will ideally be a minimum of 2 years qualified, with strong communication and drafting skills and the ability to manage caseloads independently while delivering high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years qualified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client interviews to gather information and provide clear family law advice.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents including agreements and court applications.
• Manage all aspects of family law cases including divorce, child custody and financial settlements.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations and negotiations where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide timely updates to clients and respond to queries effectively.

Job description

Family Fee Earner/Solicitor

Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear, North East England

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (can be flexible)

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (depends on experience)

Job Description

The successful candidate will ideally be a minimum of 2 years qualified.

The Family Fee Earner provides expert legal advice and representation to clients on a range of family law matters. This role involves managing caseloads efficiently, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards. The position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team within a busy legal environment.

Job Duties

• Conduct initial client interviews to gather relevant information and provide clear legal advice on family law issues.
• Draught, review and negotiate legal documents including agreements, court applications, and correspondence.
• Manage all aspects of cases relating to divorce, child custody, financial settlements, domestic abuse, and other family-related matters.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations and negotiations where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide timely updates to clients regarding case progress and respond to queries effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of client service and adherence to firm policies.
• Keep abreast of changes in family law legislation and case law to ensure advice is current and accurate.
• Contribute to business development activities including networking and client relationship management.

The career prospects are excellent if the candidate would want to move to directorship the opportunioty is there (if this is something the candidate would potentially be interested in).