Junior Family Lawyer

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.