Family Fee Earner

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment seeks a Family Fee Earner for Sunderland (or Newcastle) on a part-time basis, 3 days per week. The role involves providing comprehensive family law support and client-focused advice, handling a varied caseload in a well-established team.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor or legal executive with post-qualification experience, adept at interviews, case management, and drafting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with current practising certificate in family law.
• Completion of the Professional Skills Course or equivalent professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, domestic abuse, and adoption.
• Conduct client interviews to gather information and provide tailored legal advice.
• Draught legal documents such as pleadings, agreements, court applications, and correspondence.
• Prepare cases for court hearings, collate evidence, and liaise with barristers and court officials.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client records in line with regulatory and firm standards.
• Stay updated on family law changes to ensure current advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Manage billing and fee-earning responsibilities with timely invoicing.

Skills

Client interviewing

Case management

Billing and invoicing

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a current practising certificate relevant to family law

Completion of the Professional Skills Course or equivalent professional development

Job description

Family Fee Earner

Location: Sunderland or Newcastle (depending on the candidates location)

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time 3 days per week

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (pro rata)

Job Description

The role of Family Fee Earner involves providing comprehensive legal support and advice to clients on a range of family law matters. The position demands an individual who is organised, client-focused, and able to manage a varied caseload efficiently. This role is based in Sunderland and requires part‑time hours, offering flexibility while maintaining a commitment to high‑quality legal service delivery. This role is to join a well‑established team as the role is only 3 days per week the candidate will be office based.

Job Duties

• Manage a caseload of family law matters including but not limited to divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, domestic abuse cases, and adoption.
• Conduct client interviews to gather relevant information and provide clear, accurate legal advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.
• Draught legal documents such as pleadings, agreements, court applications, and correspondence.
• Prepare cases for court hearings, including collating evidence and liaising with barristers and court officials.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients to achieve the most favourable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client records in compliance with regulatory and firm standards.
• Keep abreast of changes in family law legislation and case law to ensure advice remains current and relevant.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a seamless client experience and contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes.
• Manage billing and fee‑earning responsibilities efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a current practising certificate relevant to family law.
• Completion of the Professional Skills Course or equivalent professional development.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience working within family law.
• Proven experience in managing a broad range of family law cases independently.
• Experience of client interviewing and case management from inception to completion.