Family Law Solicitor

2 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Solictors Full time

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does.

Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.

We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Family Department Background:

The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient". The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

  • Responsible for all aspects of Family Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
  • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
  • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family work including divorce; financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company

Key Skills Required:

  • Committed and highly driven
  • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
  • Strong management skills
  • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals
  • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
  • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in family law issues
  • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
  • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family Law work and have the ability to service privately funded cases
  • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family Law related work and some expertise on adoption matters
  • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
  • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

We Offer:

Law Society Children/Family Accreditation/Resolution :

The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately GBP1700.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

Equal Opportunities:

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.

We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Family Law Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Westin Par Full time

    Family Law Solicitor £££ Excellent Salary DOE Remote Working Full/Part time Benefits • Remote Working • Cohesive team and flourishing practice • Full or Part-time hours offered • State of the Art technology enables you to work effectively • Great salary • In addition, the role has other benefits which will be discussed at interview stage. ...

  • Family & Children's Law Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Exceptional new instruction for a family law solicitor, at this successful and well-established firm with a longstanding loyal family law client-base. They are seeking a broad-ranging Family Law Solicitor with proven experience in divorce, finances, and Children Act matters. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a key member of a well-established team...

  • Family Law Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Westin Par Full time

    Family Law Solicitor £££ Excellent Salary DOE Remote Working Full/Part time Benefits Remote WorkingCohesive team and flourishing practiceFull or Part-time hours offeredState of the Art technology enables you to work effectivelyGreat salaryIn addition, the role has other benefits which will be discussed at interview stage. Are you a resolution specialist...

  • Family Solicitor

    1 week ago

    England, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    We are working with this multi office, South West firm in their recruitment for a family solicitor. This family solicitor will be working on a varied and busy family law caseload to include divorce, finances and private law children matters. This established family law team are well established and are very respected in the market as a family law...

  • Family Law Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    My client is searching for a Family Law Solicitor to join their growing firm based in Gillingham, Kent Purpose To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan. Duties The role includes but is not limited to the following: Family...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Law Staff Ltd Full time

    Are you a 1 – 3-year PQE Family Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Private Practice Firm? Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked client is seeking a Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the dynamic and growing team. You must demonstrate a genuine passion for publicly funded work along with the ability to build and manage a...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Absolute Executive Search Full time

    This excellent firm are searching for a Family Law Solicitor to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team and have experience in handling a varied workload across all areas of Family Law. Private Law Children Matters Divorce Financial Settlements Separation Domestic Violence Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements...

  • Family Law Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    My client is searching for a Family Law Solicitor to join their growing firm based in Gillingham, Kent To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan. Family Law, including separation, divorce and finances upon divorce• Children Matters• Domestic abuse and domestic violence injunctions, divorce and children law•...

  • Family Law Solicitor

    2 days ago

    England, United Kingdom Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment Full time

    Family Solicitor, Fully Remote Working Family Solicitor – Our client, a highly accredited practice and one of the few niche family specialists in Kent have asked us to find them a further family solicitor to join their busy team, working on a purely remote basis. you will be expected to have a broad range of experience in all manner of family...

  • Senior Associate Family Law Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Family Senior Associate Solicitor, Oxford Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time You will be joining a modern, inclusive and established firm in their highly rated family law team in an amazing opportunity working with HNW clients. Our client is growing year on year with a great culture and personality installed within its teams. Meet with...

  • Solicitor - Regulatory law

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom iConsultera Full time

    Job Description Family Solicitor - Children's Panel Accredited Children Solicitor Location- Northamptonshire Type– Fulltime Permanent Salary – Competitive (Depending on Experience) We are hiring for a reputable law firm with a strong focus on family law, particularly in the area of children's issues. Currently, our care team comprises five...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom QED Legal LLP Full time

    Senior Family Law Solicitor Legal I am currently seeking a skilled Senior Family Law Solicitor to join a well-established legal practice in Cheshire. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services in Family Law. Specialising in Family Law, Commercial & Residential Property,...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    Cleckheaton, England, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    A new opportunity for a Family Solicitor has become available with one of Yorkshire's longest standing and reputable law firms, based at its Cleckheaton office. Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.This firm has a large team of specialist Family and Matrimonial solicitors, with...

  • Family Solicitor

    3 days ago

    England, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    A highly regarded Berkshire Law firm is looking for a recently qualified Family Solicitor (0-2 years PQE) with experience handling privately funded divorce, AR and Private Children matters to join the respected Family team. This department has an excellent reputation in the region and a strong local client base, the practice is looking to add an...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Ten Percent Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Description: A law firm in Brighton are looking for a family locum solicitor or executive to assist on a monthly ongoing basis until they recruit permanently, starting in January. You will be handling an open caseload of around 30 files including dormant matters. Part time role, probably 3 days a week, possibly 4 if required. The firm would be willing...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Absolute Executive Search Full time

    Job Description Absolute Executive Search are partnered with a well established Firm of Solicitors based in Kent who are searching for a Family Law Solicitor NQ+ to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be dealing with a full and mixed caseload of Legal Aid and private family matters. The matters that will be dealt with generally are as...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom ACS Staffing Solutions Full time

    Family Solicitor Location: Gillingham Salary – £DOE Full Time Purpose To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan. Job Description The role includes but is not limited to the following: Family Law, including separation,...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom The Talent Crowd Full time

    Elevate your legal career with a prestigious regional law firm renowned for its expertise in public children matters. As a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor, join a team that is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service and outcomes for clients, particularly in cases involving local authorities. Embark on a professional journey where your...

  • Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Errington Legal Full time

    Are you looking to develop your career by gaining exposure across a broad range of family law work in a firm that offers flexible/hybrid working? Client A leading commercial law firm with clients ranging from individuals and families to global businesses and government departments Role A fantastic opportunity to work with a friendly team, providing you...

  • Family Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    England, United Kingdom Law Staff Ltd Full time

    Are you a 1 - 3-year PQE Family Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Private Practice Firm? Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked client is seeking a Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the dynamic and growing team. With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners...