Family Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a diverse and meaningful caseload. This role involves advising clients in family law, drafting necessary court documents, and representing clients at hearings. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years PQE and a genuine interest in family law. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and medical cost assistance. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Support with medical costs

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing family law caseload, including Legal Help matters.
• Commitment to providing a professional and responsive service.
• Genuine interest in family law.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across family law areas.
• Draft court documents and applications.
• Undertake advocacy at court.

Skills

Legal Help experience

Time management

Case management systems

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Job description

Family Solicitor – Sunderland

This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced family law specialists within a supportive and challenging environment that encourages long‑term, sustainable career development.

The firm is seeking to appoint a Family Law Solicitor to join its well‑established and busy Family Department in Sunderland. You will be part of a large, knowledgeable legal aid team, handling a varied and meaningful caseload with the support and guidance of colleagues who bring a broad range of expertise.

Role

Family Solicitor to run their own caseload of family law matters, including:

• Domestic abuse work
• Private children proceedings
• Divorce and financial remedy cases
• Initial advice in Public Law Outline (PLO) matters (desirable)

There is also scope for involvement in public law children work where the candidate has relevant experience.

The role involves regular client contact, preparation of court applications, representation at hearings and ongoing development of skills and knowledge within family law.

Main Responsibilities

• Family Solicitor to advise clients across the relevant areas of family law
• Drafting court documents
• Non‑Molestation and Occupation Order applications
• Children Act applications and statements
• Divorce petitions
• Financial remedy documentation
• General correspondence
• Preparing cases for court, including trial bundles and briefing counsel where necessary
• Undertaking advocacy at court
• Applying for legal aid funding via CCMS and assessing Legal Help cases

About You

• Qualified Family Solicitor (2+ PQE)
• Family Solicitor with experience managing their own family law caseload, including Legal Help matters
• Solicitor with a genuine interest in family law and a commitment to providing a professional and responsive service
• Demonstrates good time management and organisational skills
• Is confident using case management systems and general IT

Benefits

The firm offers numerous benefits including generous holiday entitlement, support with medical costs, access to an Employee Assistance Programme.