Children & Families Fee Earner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a growing Family Law team at a well-established firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across the Midlands.
Working alongside the Head of Department and an experienced team — with dedicated support from a Legal Assistant — you’ll manage your own caseload of privately funded family law matters.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking candidates with at least 4 years of fee-earning experience in Family Law. You should be confident in handling a broad range of matters including:

• Divorce and financial remedy
• Private children disputes
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation disputes
• Injunctive relief

Panel memberships (Law Society Family Panel and/or Resolution Accredited) would be a distinct advantage, though not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of complex, privately funded family law matters
• Conducting client meetings and progressing cases from instruction to resolution
• Preparing court documents, legal correspondence, and full attendance notes
• Undertaking advocacy and representing clients at court where necessary
• Time recording, billing, and meeting financial targets
• Engaging in business development and networking to build and maintain your caseload
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and Lexcel standards
• Contributing to departmental meetings and participating in peer file reviews
• Working flexibly and travelling between offices to meet business and client needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum 4 years’ fee-earning experience in a Private Family department
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial relief, and private law children matters
• Some familiarity with legal aid work (beneficial but not essential)
• Experience working to Lexcel standards
• Business development skills and a professional, personable approach
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter, including salary expectations, to the recruiter handling this vacancy.
We look forward to hearing from dedicated professionals ready to advance their family law career within a supportive and client-focused environment.