Family Solicitor

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:

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• managing divorce, separation, financial remedy and private children matters;
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• advising on cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements and protective injunctions;
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• handling TOLATA matters where appropriate, with TOLATA experience being ideal;
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• supervising and developing junior staff;
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• supporting the wider family team;
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• attending networking events and assisting with business development;
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• contributing to the continued growth of the Doncaster office and the wider firm.
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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

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• ideally 8+ years’ PQE in family law, although strong candidates with relevant experience will be considered;
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• experience in both children and financial remedy matters;
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• TOLATA experience is ideal;
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• ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision;
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• excellent client care, drafting and communication skills;
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• strong commercial awareness and a good billing record;
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• experience or willingness to supervise and develop junior colleagues;
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• willingness to network and assist with business development;
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• ambition to grow within the firm;
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• confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office;
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• a professional, organised and team-focused approach.
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