Senior Family Law Solicitor | Manage Own Caseload in Derby

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance rewards

Employee discount

EAP program

Pension scheme

Generous leave

CPD support

Career progression

Friendly environment

Derby location

Work-life balance

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or qualified Legal Executive to join a busy Derby Family Law team. You will manage a varied caseload, provide clear advice to clients and contribute to the department's success.

The role requires strong family law experience, court advocacy, and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines while maintaining excellent client care. Derby city centre location with good transport links.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Legal Executive.
• 3–5+ years PQE or equivalent relevant fee-earning experience.
• Strong practical experience across a broad range of family law matters.
• Previous court advocacy experience.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and providing legal advice.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters independently.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Handling all aspects of family law work, including advising clients throughout their cases.
• Conducting court advocacy and representing clients where required.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering excellent client care.
• Preparing legal documents, applications and correspondence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the wider department.

Skills

PQE 3-5+ years

Family law

Court advocacy

Client communication

Caseload management

Legal advice

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEx qualification

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or qualified Legal Executive to join a busy Derby Family Law team. You will manage a varied caseload, provide clear advice to clients and contribute to the department's success.

The role requires strong family law experience, court advocacy, and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines while maintaining excellent client care. Derby city centre location with good transport links.