Solicitor/Fee Earner (Family law) - Derby

Elliot Mather LLP; Derby; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Solicitor/Fee Earner (Family law) - Derby

• Posted January 19th 2024 at 11:19am

We are currently inviting applications from qualified legal professionals for the following position:

Our busy Family department in Derby is now offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a 3-5+ PQE Solicitor or Fee Earner who will work alongside our excellent Family law team. The successful applicant will be a qualified Solicitor (or hold a full CILEx qualification) and must be able to ‘hit the ground running’ by virtue of their front line experience gained in Family law or a closely related legal environment. Your experience should include court advocacy and direct client contact and advice in all aspects of Family law.

Experience of legally aided family work is desirable.

Benefits will include:
• salary commensurate with your relevant Family law experience
• rewards and recognition package, including

1. financial awards for outstanding performance
2. discount scheme with 900 x High Street retailers, incl. health/leisure, hospitality & travel
3. confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• pension scheme with employer’s contributions
• work/life balance philosophy
• generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday
• support for CPD / education where appropriate
• genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing and well-respected law firm
• family-oriented employment practices
• friendly, professional office environment located in the centre of Derby, with easy access to all amenities, and transport links.

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 colleagues across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

It is Elliot Mather policy that we do not include salaries in our recruitment advertisements, so any consultancy / agency statements regarding the wage / salary for this vacancy should be read with caution.

Please send us your up to date CV together with a covering letter that includes details of your current salary and benefits package, and notice period (where applicable) by email to: [e-mail]

Elliot Mather LLP maintains professional indemnity insurance in accordance with the rules of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Details of the insurers and the territorial coverage of the policy are available for inspection at our offices.