Family Solicitor

Talent Finder; Mansfield, Nottingham, Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' annual leave

9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday

Part-time working considered

Lexis access

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking a Family Solicitor for Mansfield on a full-time basis. You will manage your own private family law caseload within a supportive department and contribute to the growth of the private family practice.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years' PQE, and a solicitor with experience in private family matters including children and financial remedies. Legal Aid experience and care proceedings expertise are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in family law.
• Qualified Solicitor with relevant family law experience.
• Experience handling private family law matters including children and financial matters.
• Experience with Legal Aid work, CCMS, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a private family law caseload independently.
• Handle private children matters, divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Advise clients on family law matters and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop the department's private family law work and network of referrals.
• Support growth of the department through existing client relationships and new referrals.

Skills

3+ years PQE

Family law experience

Private family caseload

Client-facing

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive consideration

Job description

Family Solicitor | Mansfield | Full Time | £40,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and PQE

Our client is an established high‑street law firm with offices in Mansfield, Nottingham and Shirebrook. They provide a range of legal services, including family law, criminal defence, conveyancing and wills and probate, with a strong commitment to legal aid, accessible advice and putting their clients' interests first.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a small, established Family Department and manage their own private family law caseload. The role offers the opportunity to develop the department's private client work gradually, with an existing client base, regular enquiries and referrals from other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a private family law caseload independently
• Handling private children matters, domestic abuse injunctions, divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Advising clients on family law matters and maintaining strong client relationships
• Developing the department's private family law work
• Supporting the continued growth of the department through existing client relationships and referrals

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' PQE
• Qualified Solicitor with relevant family law experience
• Experience handling private family law matters, including children and financial matters
• Ability to manage a private client caseload independently
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Experience in legal aid work
• Experience with care proceedings, particularly advocacy
• Experience with the Legal Aid Agency, CCMS, legal aid billing and compliance
• Experience in financial remedy proceedings
• Existing referral networks or the ability to develop new business
• Chartered Legal Executives with appropriate practice rights and relevant experience will also be considered

What’s In It For You

• £40,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and PQE
• Six weeks' annual leave
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
• Flexibility around start and finish times
• Part-time working considered for the right candidate
• Professional development encouraged, with access to Lexis
• Potential access to an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Supportive working environment without aggressive billing or time-recording targets
• Opportunity to take a leading role in developing the private family law department

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