Family Fee Earner

TN United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm in Leamington Spa as a Family Fee Earner, where you will manage a diverse caseload of private family law matters. This role offers the chance to work alongside a supportive team while enjoying flexible hybrid working options. With a focus on delivering excellent results and a client-centered approach, you will thrive in an environment that values your talent. The firm provides generous holiday entitlements, enhanced healthcare plans, and excellent career progression opportunities, making it an ideal place to advance your legal career.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Enhanced healthcare plan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy caseload in private family law.
• Strong technical skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of private family matters.
• Work closely with a structured team for guidance and support.

Skills

Private Family Law

Client-Focused Approach

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

2-5 years of fee earning experience

Job description

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Are you an experienced Family Fee Earner ready to take the next step in your career? Join my client’s Leamington Spa-based Family Law team, where you’ll handle a varied caseload of private family matters and work alongside a dynamic and supportive group of legal professionals.

The Role

1. Focus exclusively on private family law, including divorce, financial remedies, children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
2. Work closely with a well-structured team consisting of the Head of Department, a Senior Fee Earner, and a Newly Qualified Solicitor.
3. Manage your own caseload independently, while benefiting from a collaborative and experienced team for guidance and support.
4. Hybrid working options available, offering flexibility to balance your career and lifestyle.

About You

• 2–5 years of fee earning experience in private family law with a proven ability to deliver excellent results.
• Strong technical skills with a client-focused approach and an empathetic understanding of sensitive matters.
• Highly organized, proactive, and confident in managing a busy caseload.

What We Offer

• Fantastic experience working for a Lexcel accredited Legal firm.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Enhanced healthcare plan.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive vouchers if we assist them in securing a new position (terms apply).

At Clayton Legal, we passionately believe your talent matters. We specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting it to the right opportunities. Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you’re looking for total recruitment outsourcing, a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market, our award-winning service can confidently meet your talent needs.