Family Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer. The role involves managing a varied caseload including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements, within a supportive environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years PQE in family law, demonstrate strong court advocacy skills, and have knowledge of both private and public family law matters. A competitive salary, dependent on experience, is offered, alongside benefits including a pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional rewards for outstanding performance

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in court advocacy and client liaison.
• Broad knowledge of family law, including both private and public matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of family law matters.
• Manage your own caseload and undertake court advocacy.
• Handle divorce, financial settlements, domestic violence cases, and cohabitee disputes.

Skills

Managing own caseload

Court advocacy

Client liaison

Broad knowledge of family law

Education

3+ years PQE as a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Family Lawyer, 3+ years’ PQE, Derbyshire, £Competitive salary DOE.

A well-established law firm in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join their busy family department. The role offers a supportive environment where you can manage a diverse caseload, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements and domestic violence cases. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job reference: SW1519

The Role

Our client is looking for a Family Lawyer to join their team. Within this role you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters.

• Advising clients directly on a broad range of family law matters
• Managing your own caseload and undertaking court advocacy
• Handling divorce, separation, financial settlements, domestic violence cases, cohabitee disputes and civil partnerships

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 3 years’ PQE within a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive position.

• Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Proven experience in court advocacy and client liaison
• Broad knowledge of family law, including both private and public matters

The Firm

The firm is a well-established practice in the East Midlands, recognised for its commitment to high-quality, client-focused legal services. The family team is known for providing comprehensive support across all areas of family law, combining practical advice with exceptional client care.

The Package

The role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, along with a pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. Additional rewards are available for outstanding performance and the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive and collaborative working environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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