Family Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive environment

Work-life balance

Pension contribution

5 weeks holiday

Christmas closure days

Job summary

Clayton Legal is representing a well-established law firm in Newark seeking an experienced Family Solicitor. You will work in a busy Family Department and have a clear pathway toward leadership, including succession planning and department growth.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years PQE in Family Law, with strong client care and technical knowledge. You will join a supportive environment, enjoy good work/life balance, and benefit from a structured progression plan.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE in Family Law
• Confident managing a varied family law caseload
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care
• Ambitious with an interest in developing a department and leadership
• Keen to progress to Head of Department

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Head of Department to develop the team
• Manage a varied family law caseload
• Contribute to growth and succession planning
• Deliver high-quality client care

Skills

Family Law

Caseload management

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-established and respected law firm in Newark, working within its busy and successful Family Department.

The firm is looking for a solicitor with 2 - 6 years' PQE, who is enthusiastic about family law and keen to play an active role in the continued development and growth of the department.

Initially, you will work closely alongside the current Head of Department, an established and highly regarded Family Law specialist with extensive experience across divorce, financial and property matters, children matters and domestic abuse.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for more than just their next fee-earning role. With a view to succession planning, there are genuine prospects for progression, with the opportunity to develop into and ultimately take over the leadership of the department.

The Opportunity

• Join a busy and established Family Department within a long-standing law firm.
• Work alongside an experienced and respected Family Law specialist.
• Play a key role in developing and growing the department.
• Benefit from a clear pathway towards Head of Department.
• Enjoy genuine career development and long-term progression.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent career prospects and progression opportunities.
• A supportive working environment.
• Good work/life balance.
• 4.5% employer pension contribution.
• 5 weeks' annual holiday, in addition to statutory bank holidays.
• Additional days off when the office closes over Christmas and New Year.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Confident managing a varied family law caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Ambitious and commercially minded, with an interest in developing a department.
• Someone who is keen to take the next step in their career and embrace future leadership responsibilities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established firm, benefit from the guidance of an experienced Family Law specialist and work towards a senior leadership position, all while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.