Family Solicitor (2 years PQE)

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd, a specialist litigation and dispute resolution practice in London, is seeking a Family Solicitor to join a growing team on a hybrid basis. From day one you'll manage your own varied family law caseload with supervision for complex matters, handling divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, and related disputes.

You'll be expected to build client relationships, support business development, attend hearings, draft court documentation, and work with introducers to

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Experience managing a family law caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedies and private children matters.
• Experience of financial remedy proceedings.
• Commercial approach and enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload independently.
• Advise on divorce, financial remedies, private children and cohabitation matters.
• Handle separation agreements, consent orders and TOLATA disputes.
• Assist on complex financial and high-net-worth family law matters.
• Attend court hearings, client meetings and networking events.
• Draft court documentation, witness statements and correspondence.
• Develop relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts.
• Support departmental growth and business development initiatives.

Skills

Independent caseload management

Client relationship building

Court appearances

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (Family Law)

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000

If you're a Family Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, genuine exposure to a broad range of family matters, and the support of experienced colleagues, this opportunity offers a strong platform for your next move.

You'll join a specialist dispute resolution practice with an established family team handling a varied caseload that includes divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, cohabitation disputes, separation agreements, consent orders and TOLATA claims. From day one, you'll be trusted to manage your own files while benefiting from supervision and support on more complex matters.

The role would suit a solicitor who enjoys direct client contact and takes pride in delivering a compassionate, commercially focused service during what can often be challenging circumstances for clients. You'll have the opportunity to work on financial remedy proceedings, including exposure to complex financial cases, while helping to build long-term relationships with clients and professional referrers.

Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you'll play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the department through networking, business development and proactive management of new enquiries. Hybrid working is available, with office attendance arrangements agreed before appointment.

What you'll do

• Manage a varied family law caseload independently
• Advise on divorce, financial remedies, private children and cohabitation matters
• Handle separation agreements, consent orders and TOLATA disputes
• Assist on complex financial and high-net-worth family law matters
• Attend court hearings, client meetings and networking events
• Draft court documentation, witness statements and correspondence
• Develop relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts
• Support departmental growth and business development initiatives

What you'll need

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in Family Law
• Experience managing a family law caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedies and private children matters
• Experience of financial remedy proceedings
• A commercial approach and enthusiasm for business development

About the company

A specialist litigation and dispute resolution practice with recognised expertise across Family Law, Professional Negligence, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury. The firm is committed to delivering outstanding client care, practical legal advice and successful outcomes for its clients.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact:

Cara Hickey
[e-mail]
07451 274 809