Family Lawyer

Clayton Legal; Rishton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Above-average holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Reduced hours/Part-time considered

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Private Family Solicitor to join our established North Shields team. The role focuses on divorce and financial matters within a varied private family caseload, offering autonomy to manage own matters while supported by a collaborative department.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with at least 2 years' recent Family Law experience, strong client care, and excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 2 years' recent Family Law experience.
• Strong experience in private family law, particularly divorce and financial matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload from instruction through to conclusion.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients in relation to divorce and separation.
• Managing the full divorce process from initial instruction through to final order.
• Advising on financial matters arising from divorce and separation.
• Identifying and advising on matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.
• Dealing with the division of property, savings, investments and other assets.
• Advising on financial disclosure and reviewing complex financial information.
• Negotiating financial settlements and drafting appropriate agreements.
• Advising on consent orders and financial remedy proceedings.
• Representing clients in financial remedy applications where required.
• Liaising with other professionals and authorities as needed.
• Preparing cases for hearings and attending court where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the process.

Skills

Private Family Law

Divorce

Financial matters

Client care

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Organised

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Family Solicitor to join an established and highly regarded law firm in North Shields.

The role would suit a Family Solicitor with at least 2 years' recent experience, who is looking for a varied caseload, an established client base and the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will become an important member of the established Family team, with the autonomy to manage their own caseload, build strong client relationships and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the department.

What's on offer

• Annual bonus
• Above-average holiday entitlement - days plus Christmas closure and bank holidays
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Established and loyal client base
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Reduced hours and part-time working can be accommodated
• Opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the Family department
• Varied and interesting caseload
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues and established support staff

The successful candidate will manage a varied Private Family caseload, with a particular focus on divorce, financial matters and associated private family work.

The role will involve supporting clients through what can often be a particularly challenging period in their lives, providing clear, pragmatic and empathetic legal advice while helping them achieve the best possible outcome.

Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Advising clients in relation to divorce and separation
• Managing the full divorce process from initial instruction through to final order
• Advising on financial matters arising from divorce and separation
• Identifying and advising on matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets
• Dealing with the division of property, savings, investments, pensions and other assets
• Advising on financial disclosure and reviewing complex financial information
• Negotiating financial settlements and drafting appropriate agreements
• Advising on consent orders and financial remedy proceedings
• Representing clients in financial remedy applications where required
• Liaising with other professionals, including barristers, financial advisers, pension specialists and other relevant experts
• Preparing cases for hearings and attending court where appropriate
• Advising clients on the practical and financial implications of settlement proposals
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships throughout what can be a sensitive and demanding process

There may also be the opportunity to become involved in other areas of private family work, depending on the candidate's experience and interests.

The Team

The successful candidate will join an established Family team within a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The department has an established client base and provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, while developing their own client relationships, reputation and caseload.

The role offers a good balance of autonomy and support, making it suitable for someone who is confident managing their own matters but who also values being part of an experienced team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 2 years' recent Family Law experience, or equivalent experience
• Have strong experience in private family law, particularly divorce and financial matters
• Be confident managing their own caseload from instruction through to conclusion
• Have excellent client care and communication skills
• Be able to provide clear, practical and commercially minded advice
• Be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Have strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Be committed to providing high-quality legal advice and building lasting client relationships
• Have a genuine interest in developing their career within Private Family Law

For the right individual, this represents an excellent opportunity to join an established Private Family team in a role offering autonomy, support and genuine scope for professional development.

The successful candidate will benefit from an established client base and experienced colleagues, while having the opportunity to take ownership of their caseload, develop their own client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the Family department.

For candidates who require a more flexible working pattern, reduced hours and part-time working can be considered, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced Family lawyer seeking to develop their career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.