Family Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its award-winning Family Law team during maternity leave. The role offers full-time or part-time working hours with flexibility. The ideal candidate will have at least one year's experience in private family law and be confident in managing their own caseload. The firm provides a supportive environment, strong earning potential, and excellent staff wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Strong earning potential

Flexible working patterns

Access to wellbeing support

Holiday buy-back options

Enhanced pension via salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience handling private family law matters preferred.
• Proactive and client-focused approach is essential.
• Interest in career progression towards senior positions.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and high-quality caseload including divorce and separation.
• Manage private children matters and financial arrangements.
• Address injunctions and pre-nuptial agreements.

Skills

Confident family lawyer

Ability to manage own caseload

Experience in private family law matters

Job description

Family Solicitor

Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Hours |

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a well-established and award-winning Family Law team during maternity leave. The role is available from November through to September, with flexibility for either full or part-time working hours, including school-friendly start times. Consultancy arrangements will also be considered.

We are seeking a confident family lawyer with the ability to manage their own caseload independently. A minimum of one year's experience handling private family law matters is preferred, though applications are welcome from those with broader or more senior experience. Clear pathways to senior positions are available for individuals keen to progress their career.

About the Role

You will handle a varied and high-quality caseload including:

• Divorce and separation
• Private children matters
• Financial arrangements
• Injunctions
• Pre-nuptial and international elements on occasion

This role benefits from strong support within a collegiate and highly experienced team. Workloads are manageable, without the pressures of six-minute time recording. Billing is realistic and supported by clear financial KPIs.

Why Join Us?

• Private family work only - no Legal Aid administration
• Commercial charge-out structure leading to strong earning potential
• No rigid hierarchy and no competition for quality work
• Access to other practice areas if you wish to maintain broader skills
• National award-winning firm with Lexcel accreditation
• Excellent staff wellbeing benefits including:
  • Free services after 6 months
  • Access to wellbeing support
  • Discounts
  • Holiday buy-back options and enhanced pension via salary sacrifice
  • Flexible working patterns that can adapt with personal needs

If you are a proactive and client-focused family lawyer seeking a supportive environment and genuine career opportunities, we would love to hear from you. If this role sounds of interest please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation.