Family Solicitor (NQ+)

Clayton Legal; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dynamic Working

Résumé du poste

Clayton Legal is seeking a Family Solicitor from NQ to around 5 years' PQE to join a growing Family team with a focus on matrimonial finance and private children matters.

You'll work across a broad range of Family Law matters, building trusted client relationships and collaborating with a senior-led team in a regional firm with Hull and York presence. The role offers exposure to varied caseloads and flexible working styles.

Qualifications

• Qualified Family Solicitor from NQ to ~5 years PQE.
• Interest in matrimonial finance and private children work.
• Willingness to develop a long-term career in Family Law.

Responsabilités

• Handle matrimonial finance and private children cases.
• Advise clients following relationship breakdown and separation.
• Build trusted, long-term client relationships and work with the Family team.

Connaissances

Client-focused

Empathetic

Clear communicator

Team player

Organised

Description du poste

Family Solicitor - NQ to 5 Years' PQE

Looking for your next move in Family Law? Join a growing team where you'll be supported to develop and trusted to build strong client relationships.

Our client is a highly regarded regional law firm with a strong presence across Hull and York, and its busy Family team is continuing to grow.

They are now looking for a Family Lawyer from Newly Qualified up to 5 years' PQE to join the team, with a particular focus on matrimonial finance and private children matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor who wants to develop their career within an experienced and supportive team, while gaining exposure to a varied caseload and working closely with clients through what can often be some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

What will you be doing?

You’ll work across a broad range of Family Law matters, including:

• Matrimonial finance and financial issues arising from relationship breakdown
• Private children law matters
• Cohabitation agreements
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Advising clients following separation and relationship breakdown
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with clients
• Working collaboratively with the wider Family team to achieve the best possible outcomes

You’ll be expected to provide clear, practical and considered advice, taking the time to understand each client’s individual circumstances, priorities and objectives.

This role has arisen due to team expansion and continued high levels of work, making it an exciting time to join an established and highly regarded Family department.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop your career alongside an experienced senior-led team
• Gain valuable experience across matrimonial finance and private children work
• Take ownership of client relationships and develop your own caseload
• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Build your expertise and confidence with access to experienced colleagues
• Benefit from the firm's Dynamic Working approach, supporting flexibility and work-life balance
• Progress your career within a respected regional law firm

About you

You’ll be a qualified Family Solicitor from NQ to around 5 years PQE, with a genuine interest in developing your career within Family Law.

Ideally, you’ll have experience or a particular interest in matrimonial finance and private children work, although the firm is interested in hearing from candidates with a broader Family Law background.

You’ll also be:

• Client-focused and empathetic
• A confident and clear communicator
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Organised and able to manage your own caseload
• A strong team player
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career in Family Law

Ready for your next step?

If you’re looking for a Family Law role where you can develop your expertise, work alongside experienced lawyers and make a genuine difference to your clients, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career forward.