Job Description
Family Solicitor - Divorce and Finance | Derby
A new opportunity has arisen with a firm with over a dozen offices and a national presence, this award-winning specialist practice is committed exclusively to family law.
Their mission is to support individuals through life’s most challenging times with empathy, professionalism and excellence - delivering exceptional results while remaining deeply human in approach.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, expanding team known for quality, care and client-first values. The culture is non-corporate, wellbeing-led and empowering - a place where people come first and careers are supported every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing
* Managing a varied caseload of privately funded divorce and finance matters
* Supporting the development and expansion of the team
* Delivering clear, compassionate legal advice with client care at the core
* Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
* Getting involved in business development and growth initiatives
* Mediation work if accredited (desirable but not essential)
What we’re looking for
* Prior experience in family law (ideally matrimonial finance)
* Strong client care skills and a genuine passion for helping others
* Ability to build and manage your own caseload
* Professional, compassionate and a true team player
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy 5 more)
* Employee Ownership Trust with annual bonus eligibility post-probation
* Medicash healthcare plan and 24/7 mental health support (post-probation)
* Paid legal memberships and training subscriptions
* Study support for those on the SQE route or training contract path
* Firmwide weekend conference and regular team events
* Inclusive, diverse and wellbeing-focused culture
* Flexible working after probation
* Contribution pension scheme
* Supportive one-to-one mentoring and legal training access (MBL, LexisNexis, in-house)
If you’re a newly qualified or junior solicitor with a commitment to family law and an empathetic, values-driven approach, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career. Join a firm where you’re more than just a number - where your work makes a difference.