Independent Family Solicitor | Established Firm, Support

QED Legal; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Family Solicitor or experienced Family Fee Earner to join its Alfreton office. You will manage an established caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children matters, with dedicated administrative support.

This role offers autonomy to handle cases with ongoing professional development within a supportive team and the resources of a larger firm, while remaining client-focused.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced Family Fee Earner with privately funded experience.
• Experience handling divorce, financial remedy and private children matters.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with support.

Responsibilities

• Managing an established caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Handling divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings and private children matters.
• Advising clients from initial instruction through to the conclusion of their cases.
• Managing matters independently, with dedicated one-to-one legal assistant support.
• Drafting legal documentation, negotiating settlements and liaising with Counsel where appropriate.
• Working within a supportive team with opportunities for continued professional development.

Skills

Caseload management

Divorce experience

Financial remedy

Client communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

Case management software

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Family Solicitor or experienced Family Fee Earner to join its Alfreton office. You will manage an established caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children matters, with dedicated administrative support.

This role offers autonomy to handle cases with ongoing professional development within a supportive team and the resources of a larger firm, while remaining client-focused.