Family Solicitor

Jobs.co.uk; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Family Solicitor is sought for a permanent position in Tyne & Wear, offering a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of family matters, delivering clear, practical and sensitive advice while building lasting client relationships.

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least two years' post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in family law.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in family law.
• Strong grounding in family law and client care.
• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family matters.
• Provide clear, practical and sensitive advice.
• Develop lasting client relationships.
• Work with a collaborative team.
• Contribute to department growth.

Skills

Family law

Client care

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

About The Role A Family Solicitor is sought for a permanent position in Tyne & Wear, offering a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of family matters, delivering clear, practical and sensitive advice while building lasting client relationships. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least two years' post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in family law. Sound technical knowledge and excellent client care skills are essential. The role involves working alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive, collaborative team, with genuine prospects for career development. This full-time post suits a solicitor ready to take ownership of their own matters.

• Manage a varied caseload of family matters, providing clear, practical and sensitive advice to clients.
• Take responsibility for your own caseload while developing strong and lasting client relationships.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Applications are welcomed from Family Solicitors with 2+ years’ PQE and experience managing their own caseload.
• Strong grounding in family law, with sound technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Confident providing clear and pragmatic advice while working independently.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the department.
• Join a well established and respected law firm based in Tyne & Wear.
• Supportive working environment focused on delivering high quality legal advice and excellent client service.
• Genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career within a collaborative team.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.