Private Family Fee Earner / Solicitor

Our client, an established law firm that’s been operating on behalf of t’s Lancaster based clients for over 100 years, is seeking an experienced Fee Earner or Solicitor to handle private family law matters, primarily focused on divorce, finances, pre-nuptial agreements, and related issues.

The firm offers above average benefits that include hybrid working arrangements which are typically three days in the office and two from home, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional Christmas shutdown, pension, free parking, and if the train is the preferred method of transport, they’re just a 5-minute walk from Lancaster train station.

The new Family law specialist will join a family law department with two other solicitors  under the supervision of the Head of Department. They will take on sole responsibility for private family work, with opportunities to expand the caseload and attract more business, and they will ideally have a minimum of five years’ experience in family law, whether as a Legal Executive or Solicitor, though the PQE is not a strict requirement.

The position will involve managing private family law cases, including divorce, financial remedies, and private children matters.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working to Lexcel standards.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Solid advocacy experience in family courts.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal matters to clients clearly.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed billing and time recording targets.
• Strong professional references.

Desirable Experience:

• TOLATA/Cohabitee cases.
• Resolution membership.
• Experience in international family law.
• Law Society Family Law or Advanced Family Law accreditation.

This is a great opportunity for a Family law professional to gain growth and progression as part of a respected law firm in the centre of Lancaster, so if you are interested in an informal discussion, please call Justine on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk