Family Law Associate

CRA Legal; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Legal is recruiting a Family Law Associate to join its busy team in Alfreton, Derbyshire. You will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters and advise clients throughout their case lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has around 3 years' PQE in family law, with strong client care, drafting and advocacy abilities, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Competitive salary and genuine progression opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified family lawyer with around 3 years' PQE.
• Experience managing own caseload.
• Knowledge of private family matters.
• Excellent client care and communication.
• Strong drafting and advocacy abilities.
• Proactive and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Advise clients throughout the lifecycle of their cases.
• Develop experience within the wider family department and take on more complex work.

Skills

Family law

Caseload management

Client care

Drafting and advocacy

Job description

Role: Family Law Associate
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full time, permanent

An established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Family Law Associate to join its busy and supportive family team in Alfreton. This is an excellent opportunity for a family lawyer with around 3 years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within a well-established practice, taking responsibility for a varied caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues. The role would suit someone who is confident managing their own matters and is looking for a firm where they can build strong client relationships and continue to develop their technical and commercial skills.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their cases. Your work is likely to include:

• Divorce and separation


• Financial remedy matters


• Private children disputes


• Cohabitation and separation agreements


• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements


• Domestic abuse matters


• Applications relating to children


• General family and matrimonial disputes

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, providing high-quality legal advice and keeping clients informed throughout their matter. There is also scope to develop your experience further within the wider family department and take on increasingly complex work as your career progresses.

About You

We're looking for a qualified family lawyer with approximately 3 years' PQE, although applications from candidates with slightly more or less experience will be considered where the overall experience is right. You should have:

• Strong experience in family law


• Experience managing your own caseload


• Good knowledge of private family matters


• Excellent client care and communication skills


• Strong drafting and advocacy abilities


• A proactive and commercially minded approach


• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes pride in providing a high level of client service and wants to build a long-term career within a supportive legal practice.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Established and reputable regional firm


• Supportive and experienced family team


• Varied private family caseload


• Genuine opportunities for career progression
  
• Good work-life balance