Family Law Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (Cheltenham)

Family Law Solicitor

A well-regarded legal practice based in London City is seeking a Family Law Soli...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

50000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK-qualified with 2-4 years' PQE in family law
Solid experience in all aspects of family law, including financial disputes and child arrangements
A client-centred, solution-focused approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
A proactive attitude towards business development and marketing
IT proficiency and excellent document management skills
LLB/GDL and LPC or equivalent qualifications

Job Responsibility

Managing a broad caseload including divorce proceedings, financial remedy cases, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation issues and private children law matters
Contributing to the wider development of the practice through networking, article writing and other business development initiatives

What we offer

26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme and private healthcare
Death in service benefit
Paid sick leave
Discretionary bonus scheme
Defined career development pathway

Fulltime

Family Solicitor

A well-established law firm based in the City of London is seeking a Family Lawy...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Family Law
Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel (or working towards accreditation)
Experienced in representing parents, guardians, and children in public law proceedings
Confident conducting advocacy in the Family Court
Familiar with Legal Aid Agency billing and CCMS procedures
Committed to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable clients

Job Responsibility

Handle a broad range of public and private family law matters, with a particular emphasis on Child Law
Responsible for your own varied caseload and expected to work to Legal Aid Agency standards
Liaise regularly with clients, counsel, social services, and courts, providing expert legal advice while maintaining high professional standards
Involved in case strategy discussions and help ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and internal policies

What we offer

Career development in a supportive environment
Exposure to high-profile family and child law cases
Opportunity to work with a Legal 500-recognised firm
Pension scheme and additional employee benefits

Fulltime

Family Law Solicitor

How would you like to work in a really fantastic environment that fosters a supp...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheltenham

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate or senior associate level Family Law solicitors with ideally upwards of 7 years PQE
Able to work without supervision
Open to providing gentle supervision to colleagues
Open to participating in gentle business development

Job Responsibility

Pick up a high quality privately funded caseload which includes Private Child, Divorce, Matrimonial, Finances, Post Nups, Cohab Disputes etc

What we offer

Pension
Private medical insurance
Income protection scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional discretionary leave days
Access to employee assistance programme
Mental health first aiders
Pathway to partnership

Fulltime

Family Law Solicitor

My client, a leading family law firm in Merseyside, is seeking a dedicated Famil...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE (preferred)
Strong experience in family law
Excellent communication and client care skills
Confident working independently and collaboratively
Proven negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure
Experience in instructing experts and handling complex cases

Job Responsibility

Handling all aspects of family law cases from instruction through to conclusion
Advising clients on divorce, financial remedy, and child arrangements
Drafting legal documents and correspondence
Representing clients at hearings as appropriate
Liaising with barristers, experts, and other third parties
Ensuring compliance with Family Procedure Rules

What we offer

Flexible hybrid working model
Full administrative support provided
Competitive salary and benefits package

Family Law Solicitor

A superb opportunity for an ambitious Family Law Solicitor specializing in priva...

Location

United Kingdom , Devon

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrate a commitment to live and work in Devon or Somerset
expertise in Family Law including Divorce, Finances, Pensions Matters, Property Disputes, Private Child matters, Child Maintenance, Separations, Pre-Nups, Cohabitation Agreements, Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders
ability to utilize modern case management systems
willingness to relocate (if applicable)
ability to handle privately funded work.

Job Responsibility

Handle legal matters involving Divorce, Finances, Pensions, Property Disputes, Private Child matters, Child Maintenance, Separations, Pre-Nups, Cohabitation Agreements, Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders
utilize modern case management systems
collaborate with support at all levels including partner level.

What we offer

Modern case management systems
support at all levels including partner level
opportunity for career progression
flexibility to work at various office locations
availability of hybrid working
opportunity for work to kick start your career.

Fulltime

Family Law Solicitor

Working alongside a vastly experienced head of department who has an outstanding...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheltenham

Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2 years PQE
trained and gained experience in a noted firm
attention to detail
ability to empathize with clients

Job Responsibility

handling high quality privately funded work
matrimonial, divorce and finances
private child divorce, finances, childrens matters
separation deeds
civil partnerships
contested financial proceedings

What we offer

competitive salary
good perks and benefits

Fulltime

Family Law Solicitor

My client, a leading family law firm in Merseyside, is seeking a dedicated Famil...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE (preferred)
Strong experience in family law
Excellent communication and client care skills
Confident working independently and collaboratively
Proven negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure
Experience in instructing experts and handling complex cases

Job Responsibility

Handling all aspects of family law cases from instruction through to conclusion
Advising clients on divorce, financial remedy, and child arrangements
Drafting legal documents and correspondence
Representing clients at hearings as appropriate
Liaising with barristers, experts, and other third parties
Ensuring compliance with Family Procedure Rules

What we offer

Flexible hybrid working model
Full administrative support provided
Competitive salary and benefits package

Family Law Solicitor

How would you like to work in a really fantastic environment that fosters a supp...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheltenham

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate or senior associate level Family Law solicitors with ideally upwards of 7 years PQE
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to pick up a high quality privately funded caseload including Private Child, Divorce, Matrimonial, Finances, Post Nups, Cohab Disputes etc.
Open to providing gentle supervision to colleagues in the team
Open to participating in gentle business development

Job Responsibility

Pick up a high quality privately funded caseload including Private Child, Divorce, Matrimonial, Finances, Post Nups, Cohab Disputes etc.
Provide gentle supervision to colleagues in the team
Participate in gentle business development

What we offer

Pension
Private medical insurance
Income protection scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional discretionary leave days
Access to employee assistance programme
Mental health first aiders
Pathway to partnership available

Fulltime

Family Law Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Cheltenham

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
June 20, 2025

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