Family Solicitor – Sunderland
This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced family law specialists within a supportive and challenging environment that encourages long‑term, sustainable career development.
The firm is seeking to appoint a Family Law Solicitor to join its well‑established and busy Family Department in Sunderland. You will be part of a large, knowledgeable legal aid team, handling a varied and meaningful caseload with the support and guidance of colleagues who bring a broad range of expertise.
Role
Family Solicitor to run their own caseload of family law matters, including:
* Domestic abuse work
* Private children proceedings
* Divorce and financial remedy cases
* Initial advice in Public Law Outline (PLO) matters (desirable)
There is also scope for involvement in public law children work where the candidate has relevant experience.
The role involves regular client contact, preparation of court applications, representation at hearings and ongoing development of skills and knowledge within family law.
Main Responsibilities
* Family Solicitor to advise clients across the relevant areas of family law
* Drafting court documents
* Non‑Molestation and Occupation Order applications
* Children Act applications and statements
* Divorce petitions
* Financial remedy documentation
* General correspondence
* Preparing cases for court, including trial bundles and briefing counsel where necessary
* Undertaking advocacy at court
* Applying for legal aid funding via CCMS and assessing Legal Help cases
About You
* Qualified Family Solicitor (2+ PQE)
* Family Solicitor with experience managing their own family law caseload, including Legal Help matters
* Solicitor with a genuine interest in family law and a commitment to providing a professional and responsive service
* Demonstrates good time management and organisational skills
* Is confident using case management systems and general IT
Benefits
The firm offers numerous benefits including generous holiday entitlement, support with medical costs, access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
#J-18808-Ljbffr