Family Solicitor
England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Law/Legal
Paralegal, Legal Counsel, Employment Law
Eventus Legal are seeking aFamily Solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm in Derby, Derbyshire. This is a fulltime, permanent job position offering hybrid working with up to two days per week working remotely from home, a salary of up to £50,000 dependent on experience, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and excellent longterm career progression and great transport links to the City centre.
You will manage a varied caseload ofhighqualityprivate family matters, including highnetworth work, with paralegal and secretarial assistance. Applications are also welcomed from Chartered Legal Executives with at least two years' relevantpostqualifiedexperience.
Managing a varied caseload of divorce, separation, financialremedyand private children matters
Advising on complex and highnetworth family law matters and providing clear, practical guidance throughout
Conducting your own advocacy and attending the Family Court regularly
Taking responsibility for matters frominitialinstruction through to conclusion
Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering a sensitive,responsive and professional service
Working collaboratively with the wider family team and making effective use of the dedicated paralegal and secretarial support available
Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
At least two years' post-qualified experience within private family law
Experience handling a broad range of divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
The ability to advise on complex or highnetworth matters, or the ambition to develop further experience in this area
Confidence conductingownadvocacyand attending Court
Strong client care,communicationandorganisationalskills
A collaborative approach and commitment to deliveringhighqualitylegal advice
A competitive salary of up to £50,000 dependent on experience
Hybrid working with up to two days remote working from home available per week
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and anadditionalday off for your birthday
Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 5%
Medicashpersonal health plan, including cashback towards dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
Perkboxemployee rewards,discountsand monthly perks
Dedicated paralegal and secretarial support
Regular reviews, tailoredtrainingand structured career progression pathways
Well-being support, including Mental Health First Aiders, a24hourcounselling helpline and quarterly well-being events
Firm funded social events and opportunities to support local charities and community initiatives
Discounted legal services for employees and their families
Awellconnected Derby citycentreoffice
This renowned multi-service law firm has an excellent reputation for family law and is known for its progressive, collaborative and people focused culture. The Private Family Solicitor will join an experienced team undertakinghighqualitywork, with direct support from the Managing Partner and dedicatedassistancethat allows fee earners to focus on their clients and caseloads. The firm invests meaningfully in training and career development, with regular reviews and structured pathways supporting progression into senior,associate and leadership positions.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, Finance and Financial Planning sectors across the UK. Please note,the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates whoare able todemonstratethe skills necessary to fulfil the role. As anequal opportunitiesemployerwe welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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