Family Law Solicitor

Gillespie Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected and long-established law firm in South Shields to recruit an experienced Family Law Solicitor (5+ Years PQE). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and client-focused solicitor looking to advance their career within a supportive and reputable legal practice. The successful candidate will join a growing department, managing a diverse caseload of private family law matters while benefiting from genuine career progression opportunities. As a Family Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters from instruction through to conclusion. You will provide expert legal advice and compassionate support to clients navigating complex and sensitive family issues. The role offers a varied workload, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of the firm’s family law department.

Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of private family law matters independently; Advise clients on divorce and separation, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse matters; Prepare and draft legal documentation, court applications and correspondence; Handle injunction and domestic abuse applications; Represent clients at hearings where appropriate; Build and maintain strong client relationships; Deliver exceptional standards of client care; Support the ongoing development and growth of the family law department; Maintain compliance with SRA regulations and internal policies

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales; Minimum 5 years PQE within Family Law; Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private family law matters; Experience managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision; Excellent communication and client relationship skills; Strong organisational and time management abilities; A proactive, professional and commercially aware approach; A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service

Nice to have

Advocacy experience

Benefits

Competitive salary of £39,000 – £43,000 DOE; Join a respected and established South Shields law firm; Supportive and collaborative working environment; Career progression and professional development opportunities; Varied and interesting caseload; Loyal client base and excellent local reputation; Long-term career prospects within a growing department