Family Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in Service

Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Clayton Legal is representing a growing specialist Family Law practice seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their collaborative team in the UK.

You will handle a varied caseload including Children and Financial Remedy matters, with autonomy and the support of a national team. The firm values high-quality advice and client care.

This role offers a forward-thinking environment and opportunities to develop your career within a developing department.

Qualifications

• Experience handling privately funded Family Law matters.
• Strong experience in Children and Financial Remedy work.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of privately funded Family Law matters.
• Provide high-quality advice and representation to clients.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to department growth.

Skills

Family Law

Client relationships

Billing experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Family Solicitor looking to join a growing specialist firm where you can develop your career, work alongside talented colleagues, and make a real impact?

Our client is a highly regarded specialist Family Law firm that has grown organically over almost 20 years and has established a strong national presence. With a dynamic and forward-thinking approach, the firm continues to expand and is now looking for an ambitious Family Solicitor to join their supportive and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys handling high-quality work, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the continued success and growth of a specialist Family Law practice.

What's on offer?

• Christmas office closure
• Workplace pension
• Death in Service benefit (2x annual salary)
• Cash Plan Health Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• The opportunity to join a growing specialist Family Law firm
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to develop your career within an ambitious and expanding team

You’ll manage a varied and interesting caseload, working alongside an experienced team of Family Law specialists while delivering high-quality advice and representation to clients.

Your work will include:

• Children matters
• Financial Remedy proceedings
• Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) matters through to Letter Before Claim stage, with specialist support available thereafter
• A broad range of privately funded Family Law matters
• You’ll be encouraged to build strong client relationships, contribute ideas, support the continued growth of the department, and play an active role within the wider team.

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Family Solicitor who combines strong technical ability with a genuine passion for client care.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience handling a broad range of privately funded Family Law matters
• Strong experience in Children and Financial Remedy work
• Experience with TOLATA matters through to Letter Before Claim stage
• The ability to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision
• A strong billing history and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ambition to contribute to a growing team

This role would suit a Family Solicitor who is looking for the opportunity to join a specialist firm where they can enjoy autonomy in their work, whilst benefiting from the support, knowledge and resources of an established national team.