Job description
The Role
We are seeking a confident and experienced Family Solicitor to manage a varied private family law caseload independently.
The successful candidate will join the existing Doncaster office and work as part of the wider family team.
The role will include:
• managing divorce, separation, financial remedy and private children matters;
• advising on cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements and protective injunctions;
• handling TOLATA matters where appropriate, with TOLATA experience being ideal;
• supervising and developing junior staff;
• supporting the wider family team;
• attending networking events and assisting with business development;
• contributing to the continued growth of the Doncaster office and the wider firm.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
• ideally 8+ years’ PQE in family law, although strong candidates with relevant experience will be considered;
• experience in both children and financial remedy matters;
• TOLATA experience is ideal;
• ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision;
• excellent client care, drafting and communication skills;
• strong commercial awareness and a good billing record;
• experience or willingness to supervise and develop junior colleagues;
• willingness to network and assist with business development;
• ambition to grow within the firm;
• confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office;
• a professional, organised and team-focused approach.