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Posted 15 August, 2026

Family Lawyer

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Tyne and Wear, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

My client is looking for an experienced and motivated Family Lawyer / Family Fee Earner to join their established and highly regarded legal team in Sunderland.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a family lawyer who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, well-managed firm, with genuine flexibility to shape their caseload and progress towards partnership or directorship.

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The Role

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You will manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters, providing high-quality legal advice and delivering an excellent level of client care.

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The caseload may include:

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• Divorce and separation

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• Financial matters and financial settlements

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• Private children matters

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• Child arrangements

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• Cohabitation and separation agreements

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• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

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• Domestic abuse and associated family proceedings

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• Matrimonial and family disputes

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• Other privately funded family matters

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There is also genuine scope to develop your caseload in areas of family law that particularly interest you, allowing you to build your own specialism and client base.

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For the right individual, there is also the opportunity to progress towards partnership or directorship.

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Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

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