Family Solicitor
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What you'll do
- Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters
- Advising clients on divorce, separation, and financial settlements
- Handling private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders
- Drafting legal documents, court applications, and consent orders
- Representing clients at hearings, directions, appointments, and negotiations
- Providing clear, practical, and sensitive legal advice tailored to individual circumstances
- Supporting clients through complex and often emotional situations
- Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the Family Department
- Running your own caseload of family matters from instruction through to conclusion
- Managing divorce and financial remedy proceedings
- Advising on private children matters and related disputes
- Preparing court documentation, statements, and bundles
What they're looking for
- Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with solid experience in Family Law
- Proven ability to handle private family matters independently
- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills with a compassionate approach
- Ability to build trust and rapport with clients
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Commercial awareness and commitment to achieving targets
- Ambition to progress your career within a well-established regional firm
- A collaborative and positive team-focused attitude
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Full description from employer
Family Solicitor | 1+ | South Yorkshire | High-quality private family work within a respected regional practice
Sacco Mann Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their growing team in Doncaster.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Family Lawyer to join a firm with a strong community presence and long-standing reputation for delivering trusted legal services across South Yorkshire.
The Role
- Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters
- Advising clients on divorce, separation, and financial settlements
- Handling private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders
- Drafting legal documents, court applications, and consent orders
- Representing clients at hearings, directions, appointments, and negotiations
- Providing clear, practical, and sensitive legal advice tailored to individual circumstances
- Supporting clients through complex and often emotional situations
- Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the Family Department
What’s in it for You?
- High-quality private family work within a respected regional practice
- The opportunity to work within a supportive and approachable team
- Clear and realistic career progression prospects
- A strong local client base with repeat and referral work
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Autonomy to manage your own caseload
- A collaborative working culture rooted in professionalism and client care
- The opportunity to build your profile within the Doncaster community
Key Responsibilities
- Running your own caseload of family matters from instruction through to conclusion
- Managing divorce and financial remedy proceedings
- Advising on private children matters and related disputes
- Preparing court documentation, statements, and bundles
- Conducting negotiations and representing clients at court hearings
- Maintaining high standards of client care and compliance
- Achieving fee-earning targets and contributing to departmental performance
- Building and maintaining strong professional relationships within the local area
About You
The ideal candidate will be proactive, client-focused, and ready to make an impact. You will have:
- Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with solid experience in Family Law
- Proven ability to handle private family matters independently
- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills with a compassionate approach
- Ability to build trust and rapport with clients
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Commercial awareness and commitment to achieving targets
- Ambition to progress your career within a well-established regional firm
- A collaborative and positive team-focused attitude
If you are an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to join a respected firm in Doncaster where you can make a genuine difference to clients’ lives while developing your career, we would love to hear from you.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this Family Solicitor role in Doncaster, then please get in touch with Jack Scarlott on 0113 467 9782 or email him at jack.scarlott@saccomann.com to find out more information, or if you have a CV to hand, please submit it for review.
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