Role: Children Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Child Care Paralegal to join our highly regarded Child Care Department . This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our highly specialised Child Care Department is recognised by The Legal 500 as "an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team" and is ranked for its expertise across all aspects of child care law. The team represents children, parents, guardians and family members in a broad range of matters, including care proceedings, adoption, surrogacy, co-parenting arrangements and international child issues. The department is distinguished by its exceptional accreditations, with many team members holding Law Society Children Panel membership and membership of the Association of Lawyers for Children, and Duncan Lewis being one of the few firms in the UK on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded specialists on complex and often high-profile cases that make a real difference to children and families. Duties and responsibilities As a Children Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of child care matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. Key responsibilities will include: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Experience and qualifications The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Children Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Essential requirements include: A strong academic background with a Law degree Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Children Laws Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professional, motivated and client-focused approach. Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with structured pay review process Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Occupational sick pay Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Eye care vouchers Enhanced family-friendly benefits DBS checks paid by the Company Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations Clear career progression opportunities Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development Company Medical Cash Plan Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Role: Children Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Child Care Paralegal to join our highly regarded Child Care Department . This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our highly specialised Child Care Department is recognised by The Legal 500 as "an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team" and is ranked for its expertise across all aspects of child care law. The team represents children, parents, guardians and family members in a broad range of matters, including care proceedings, adoption, surrogacy, co-parenting arrangements and international child issues. The department is distinguished by its exceptional accreditations, with many team members holding Law Society Children Panel membership and membership of the Association of Lawyers for Children, and Duncan Lewis being one of the few firms in the UK on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded specialists on complex and often high-profile cases that make a real difference to children and families. Duties and responsibilities As a Children Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of child care matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. Key responsibilities will include: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Experience and qualifications The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Children Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Essential requirements include: A strong academic background with a Law degree Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Children Laws Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professional, motivated and client-focused approach. Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with structured pay review process Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Occupational sick pay Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Eye care vouchers Enhanced family-friendly benefits DBS checks paid by the Company Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations Clear career progression opportunities Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development Company Medical Cash Plan Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.
Family Solicitor 1-5 PQE, Bristol, up to £55,000 (DOE), extensive benefits, hybrid working. The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality representation to vulnerable clients and offers a supportive, collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise and progress their careers. Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential. To express your interest or find out more about the role, please call Alicia on or email your CV to Job Ref: FAMILY SOLICITOR (CARE PROCEEDINGS): A well-established and highly regarded specialist family law practice is seeking a Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in public children law who is passionate about representing parents in care proceedings and associated family law matters. You will manage your own caseload of publicly funded family matters, acting primarily on behalf of parents involved in: Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Pre-proceedings work, Non-Accidental Injury cases, Child protection matters, Applications involving local authority intervention, Related public family law matters The successful solicitor will work closely with experienced family law specialists and advocates, providing practical and empathetic advice to clients throughout often complex and sensitive proceedings. You must have strong knowledge of Care Proceedings and Public Children Law, experience advising and representing parents involved in local authority proceedings, excellent client care and communication skills, ability to manage a varied caseload independently and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable clients. Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential. TO APPLY: Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Family Solicitor 1-5 PQE, Bristol, up to £55,000 (DOE), extensive benefits, hybrid working. The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality representation to vulnerable clients and offers a supportive, collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise and progress their careers. Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential. To express your interest or find out more about the role, please call Alicia on or email your CV to Job Ref: FAMILY SOLICITOR (CARE PROCEEDINGS): A well-established and highly regarded specialist family law practice is seeking a Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in public children law who is passionate about representing parents in care proceedings and associated family law matters. You will manage your own caseload of publicly funded family matters, acting primarily on behalf of parents involved in: Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Pre-proceedings work, Non-Accidental Injury cases, Child protection matters, Applications involving local authority intervention, Related public family law matters The successful solicitor will work closely with experienced family law specialists and advocates, providing practical and empathetic advice to clients throughout often complex and sensitive proceedings. You must have strong knowledge of Care Proceedings and Public Children Law, experience advising and representing parents involved in local authority proceedings, excellent client care and communication skills, ability to manage a varied caseload independently and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable clients. Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential. TO APPLY: Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Family Lawyer / 2+ PQE / Leeds / c£70,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer to join a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm offering high quality legal aid work, hybrid working and genuine career progression - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4752 JOB TITLE: Family Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 2+ LOCATION: Leeds SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: You will manage a varied caseload of publicly funded and privately funded family matters, advising clients on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Private Children Act proceedings, domestic abuse applications, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, together with wider family law issues such as cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes. You will have the opportunity to undertake your own advocacy, build strong client relationships and play an active role in developing the department through networking and business development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team undertaking high quality work with genuine opportunities for long term career progression. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are sought from Family Lawyers with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience handling a broad range of family and childcare matters. You will possess a strong understanding of legal aid and be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience is highly desirable, together with the ability to undertake your own hearings where appropriate. Candidates with an existing client following or those working towards panel accreditation will be viewed favourably. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, personable and proactive, with excellent communication and client care skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding legal advice. THE FIRM: This opportunity is with a nationally recognised, multi office law firm ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise across a range of practice areas. Renowned for its commitment to access to justice, the firm combines high quality legal work with a supportive and collaborative culture, significant investment in modern technology and genuine flexibility through hybrid working. Lawyers benefit from dedicated administrative, billing and telephony support, allowing them to focus on client care and fee earning, alongside ongoing training, structured career development, competitive bonuses and an excellent range of employee benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing family team where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Family Lawyer / 2+ PQE / Leeds / c£70,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer to join a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm offering high quality legal aid work, hybrid working and genuine career progression - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4752 JOB TITLE: Family Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 2+ LOCATION: Leeds SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: You will manage a varied caseload of publicly funded and privately funded family matters, advising clients on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Private Children Act proceedings, domestic abuse applications, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, together with wider family law issues such as cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes. You will have the opportunity to undertake your own advocacy, build strong client relationships and play an active role in developing the department through networking and business development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team undertaking high quality work with genuine opportunities for long term career progression. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are sought from Family Lawyers with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience handling a broad range of family and childcare matters. You will possess a strong understanding of legal aid and be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience is highly desirable, together with the ability to undertake your own hearings where appropriate. Candidates with an existing client following or those working towards panel accreditation will be viewed favourably. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, personable and proactive, with excellent communication and client care skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding legal advice. THE FIRM: This opportunity is with a nationally recognised, multi office law firm ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise across a range of practice areas. Renowned for its commitment to access to justice, the firm combines high quality legal work with a supportive and collaborative culture, significant investment in modern technology and genuine flexibility through hybrid working. Lawyers benefit from dedicated administrative, billing and telephony support, allowing them to focus on client care and fee earning, alongside ongoing training, structured career development, competitive bonuses and an excellent range of employee benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing family team where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Role: Children Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Child Care Paralegal to join our highly regarded Child Care Department . This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our highly specialised Child Care Department is recognised by The Legal 500 as "an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team" and is ranked for its expertise across all aspects of child care law. The team represents children, parents, guardians and family members in a broad range of matters, including care proceedings, adoption, surrogacy, co-parenting arrangements and international child issues. The department is distinguished by its exceptional accreditations, with many team members holding Law Society Children Panel membership and membership of the Association of Lawyers for Children, and Duncan Lewis being one of the few firms in the UK on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded specialists on complex and often high-profile cases that make a real difference to children and families. Duties and responsibilities As a Children Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of child care matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. Key responsibilities will include: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Experience and qualifications The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Children Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Essential requirements include: A strong academic background with a Law degree Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Children Laws Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professional, motivated and client-focused approach. Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with structured pay review process Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Occupational sick pay Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Eye care vouchers Enhanced family-friendly benefits DBS checks paid by the Company Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations Clear career progression opportunities Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development Company Medical Cash Plan Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Role: Children Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Child Care Paralegal to join our highly regarded Child Care Department . This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our highly specialised Child Care Department is recognised by The Legal 500 as "an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team" and is ranked for its expertise across all aspects of child care law. The team represents children, parents, guardians and family members in a broad range of matters, including care proceedings, adoption, surrogacy, co-parenting arrangements and international child issues. The department is distinguished by its exceptional accreditations, with many team members holding Law Society Children Panel membership and membership of the Association of Lawyers for Children, and Duncan Lewis being one of the few firms in the UK on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded specialists on complex and often high-profile cases that make a real difference to children and families. Duties and responsibilities As a Children Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of child care matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. Key responsibilities will include: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Experience and qualifications The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Children Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Essential requirements include: A strong academic background with a Law degree Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Children Laws Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professional, motivated and client-focused approach. Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with structured pay review process Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Occupational sick pay Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Eye care vouchers Enhanced family-friendly benefits DBS checks paid by the Company Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations Clear career progression opportunities Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development Company Medical Cash Plan Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.
Senior Childcare Solicitor - Panel Accredited Opportunity to Establish a New Childcare Department & Coventry Office Coventry Senior Level Excellent Career Opportunity Are you an experienced Childcare Solicitor with Children Panel accreditation who is ready for the next step in your career? Perhaps you have reached the point where you want more than simply managing your own caseload. Maybe you have the ambition, drive and client following to build something of your own, but would prefer to do so with the backing and support of an established law firm. If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Childcare Solicitor / Children Panel Accredited Lawyer to establish a brand-new Childcare Department and Coventry office. This is not simply a role within an existing team. You will have the opportunity to build the department from the ground up, helping shape the strategy, develop the client base, recruit your team and establish the firm's presence in Coventry. The Opportunity You will take a lead role in developing the firm's childcare offering, initially handling your own high-quality caseload while playing a key part in establishing the new office. The role will give you considerable autonomy and the opportunity to make your mark, with support from the wider firm and the resources required to develop a successful practice. You will be involved in: Establishing and developing a new Childcare Department in Coventry Building and managing your own caseload of complex childcare matters Acting for parents, children and/or other parties in care proceedings Developing relationships with existing and prospective referrers Building a strong local profile and reputation within the childcare market Developing and implementing a strategy for the growth of the department Identifying opportunities to recruit and develop additional members of the team Working closely with the firm's senior management to establish the Coventry office Contributing to the wider strategic direction of the firm's family offering About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Childcare Solicitor with Children Panel accreditation and a strong understanding of publicly funded childcare work. You will ideally have: Significant experience in childcare law Children Panel accreditation A strong technical knowledge of care proceedings Experience handling your own caseload of complex matters Excellent client care and communication skills A strong network of professional contacts and referrers A genuine desire to develop business and build a new practice Leadership qualities and the ability to develop a team Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach Most importantly, you will be ambitious, driven and motivated by the opportunity to build something. You may already be a senior solicitor, team leader or partner. Alternatively, you may be an experienced Children Panel solicitor who feels that the time is right to take a significant step forward in your career. Why Consider This Opportunity? For the right person, this represents a rare opportunity to have a genuine influence over the direction and success of a new office. You will not be inheriting an established department with little room to make changes. You will be one of the key people responsible for creating it. You will have the opportunity to: Build the department. Build the team. Build the client base. Build the Coventry office. Build your own profile and career. The firm is looking for someone with the ambition and entrepreneurial mindset to take ownership of the opportunity and make it a success. If you are a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor who is ready to take control of the next stage of your career and wants the opportunity to establish a new childcare practice with genuine autonomy, this is an opportunity that should not be missed. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Penny Trotman on or email me at for more information eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Childcare Solicitor - Panel Accredited Opportunity to Establish a New Childcare Department & Coventry Office Coventry Senior Level Excellent Career Opportunity Are you an experienced Childcare Solicitor with Children Panel accreditation who is ready for the next step in your career? Perhaps you have reached the point where you want more than simply managing your own caseload. Maybe you have the ambition, drive and client following to build something of your own, but would prefer to do so with the backing and support of an established law firm. If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Childcare Solicitor / Children Panel Accredited Lawyer to establish a brand-new Childcare Department and Coventry office. This is not simply a role within an existing team. You will have the opportunity to build the department from the ground up, helping shape the strategy, develop the client base, recruit your team and establish the firm's presence in Coventry. The Opportunity You will take a lead role in developing the firm's childcare offering, initially handling your own high-quality caseload while playing a key part in establishing the new office. The role will give you considerable autonomy and the opportunity to make your mark, with support from the wider firm and the resources required to develop a successful practice. You will be involved in: Establishing and developing a new Childcare Department in Coventry Building and managing your own caseload of complex childcare matters Acting for parents, children and/or other parties in care proceedings Developing relationships with existing and prospective referrers Building a strong local profile and reputation within the childcare market Developing and implementing a strategy for the growth of the department Identifying opportunities to recruit and develop additional members of the team Working closely with the firm's senior management to establish the Coventry office Contributing to the wider strategic direction of the firm's family offering About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Childcare Solicitor with Children Panel accreditation and a strong understanding of publicly funded childcare work. You will ideally have: Significant experience in childcare law Children Panel accreditation A strong technical knowledge of care proceedings Experience handling your own caseload of complex matters Excellent client care and communication skills A strong network of professional contacts and referrers A genuine desire to develop business and build a new practice Leadership qualities and the ability to develop a team Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach Most importantly, you will be ambitious, driven and motivated by the opportunity to build something. You may already be a senior solicitor, team leader or partner. Alternatively, you may be an experienced Children Panel solicitor who feels that the time is right to take a significant step forward in your career. Why Consider This Opportunity? For the right person, this represents a rare opportunity to have a genuine influence over the direction and success of a new office. You will not be inheriting an established department with little room to make changes. You will be one of the key people responsible for creating it. You will have the opportunity to: Build the department. Build the team. Build the client base. Build the Coventry office. Build your own profile and career. The firm is looking for someone with the ambition and entrepreneurial mindset to take ownership of the opportunity and make it a success. If you are a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor who is ready to take control of the next stage of your career and wants the opportunity to establish a new childcare practice with genuine autonomy, this is an opportunity that should not be missed. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Penny Trotman on or email me at for more information eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Family Lawyer / 2+ PQE / Leeds / c£70,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer to join a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm offering high quality legal aid work, hybrid working and genuine career progression - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4752 JOB TITLE: Family Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 2+ LOCATION: Leeds SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: You will manage a varied caseload of publicly funded and privately funded family matters, advising clients on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Private Children Act proceedings, domestic abuse applications, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, together with wider family law issues such as cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes. You will have the opportunity to undertake your own advocacy, build strong client relationships and play an active role in developing the department through networking and business development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team undertaking high quality work with genuine opportunities for long term career progression. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are sought from Family Lawyers with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience handling a broad range of family and childcare matters. You will possess a strong understanding of legal aid and be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience is highly desirable, together with the ability to undertake your own hearings where appropriate. Candidates with an existing client following or those working towards panel accreditation will be viewed favourably. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, personable and proactive, with excellent communication and client care skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding legal advice. THE FIRM: This opportunity is with a nationally recognised, multi office law firm ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise across a range of practice areas. Renowned for its commitment to access to justice, the firm combines high quality legal work with a supportive and collaborative culture, significant investment in modern technology and genuine flexibility through hybrid working. Lawyers benefit from dedicated administrative, billing and telephony support, allowing them to focus on client care and fee earning, alongside ongoing training, structured career development, competitive bonuses and an excellent range of employee benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing family team where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
Family Lawyer / 2+ PQE / Leeds / c£70,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer to join a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm offering high quality legal aid work, hybrid working and genuine career progression - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4752 JOB TITLE: Family Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 2+ LOCATION: Leeds SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: You will manage a varied caseload of publicly funded and privately funded family matters, advising clients on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Private Children Act proceedings, domestic abuse applications, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, together with wider family law issues such as cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes. You will have the opportunity to undertake your own advocacy, build strong client relationships and play an active role in developing the department through networking and business development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team undertaking high quality work with genuine opportunities for long term career progression. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are sought from Family Lawyers with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience handling a broad range of family and childcare matters. You will possess a strong understanding of legal aid and be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience is highly desirable, together with the ability to undertake your own hearings where appropriate. Candidates with an existing client following or those working towards panel accreditation will be viewed favourably. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, personable and proactive, with excellent communication and client care skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding legal advice. THE FIRM: This opportunity is with a nationally recognised, multi office law firm ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise across a range of practice areas. Renowned for its commitment to access to justice, the firm combines high quality legal work with a supportive and collaborative culture, significant investment in modern technology and genuine flexibility through hybrid working. Lawyers benefit from dedicated administrative, billing and telephony support, allowing them to focus on client care and fee earning, alongside ongoing training, structured career development, competitive bonuses and an excellent range of employee benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing family team where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Childcare Lawyer / 3+ PQE / Northamptonshire / £45,000 to £65,000 (DOE) / An experienced Childcare Lawyer is sought after to join an established practice in Northamptonshire. This firm offers a competitive salary along with a multitude of benefits, as well as a strong work-life balance and flexibility including hybrid working. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on or email with your CV. OVERVIEW: • The ideal Childcare Lawyer will have excellent experience in covering all types of childcare matters. • You will have experience of advising on special guardianship orders, adoption, private children law matters, care and interim orders as well as emergency protection orders. • With at least 3 years PQE you will be more than confident in managing your own caseload. • You should also possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build and sustain strong working relationships, providing a first-class service to clients. • You will ideally have strong advocacy experience and be Children Panel accredited or working toward to the accreditation. • The successful Childcare Lawyer will be a good team player, focused on providing exceptional service and advice to clients. • This established practice covers a range of legal services, and they are looking for an experienced Childcare Lawyer who can come in and hit the ground running with their own caseload of matters. • The firm also has great client satisfaction rates and a passion for delivering the best results for their clients, often being described as friendly, polite, and extremely professional. • If you are looking for an exciting opportunity which can provide excellent career progression, then this is the role for you! HOW TO APPLY: Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Childcare Lawyer / 3+ PQE / Northamptonshire / £45,000 to £65,000 (DOE) / An experienced Childcare Lawyer is sought after to join an established practice in Northamptonshire. This firm offers a competitive salary along with a multitude of benefits, as well as a strong work-life balance and flexibility including hybrid working. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on or email with your CV. OVERVIEW: • The ideal Childcare Lawyer will have excellent experience in covering all types of childcare matters. • You will have experience of advising on special guardianship orders, adoption, private children law matters, care and interim orders as well as emergency protection orders. • With at least 3 years PQE you will be more than confident in managing your own caseload. • You should also possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build and sustain strong working relationships, providing a first-class service to clients. • You will ideally have strong advocacy experience and be Children Panel accredited or working toward to the accreditation. • The successful Childcare Lawyer will be a good team player, focused on providing exceptional service and advice to clients. • This established practice covers a range of legal services, and they are looking for an experienced Childcare Lawyer who can come in and hit the ground running with their own caseload of matters. • The firm also has great client satisfaction rates and a passion for delivering the best results for their clients, often being described as friendly, polite, and extremely professional. • If you are looking for an exciting opportunity which can provide excellent career progression, then this is the role for you! HOW TO APPLY: Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Family Lawyer Wiltshire Salary up to 55k D.O.E Yolk Recruitment are supporting on this recruitment campaign to find a talented Family Lawyer to join a successful, growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Family Lawyer to handle a varied caseload while delivering excellent client care across the region. The role offers flexibility on location with occasional travel to nearby offices, plus a supportive environment where you can thrive. This is what you will be doing As a Family Lawyer, your duties and responsibilities will include:- Managing a mixed family law caseload including divorce, finances, children matters, cohabitation and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Building strong client relationships and meeting fee targets. Contributing to service improvements and team success. Working to professional standards including SRA and Lexcel requirements. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Family team:- Extensive experience across a broad range of family work, handling technical matters at pace with high attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing approach and strong time management. Strong IT skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset; full UK driving licence and access to transport. Ideally Resolution or Law Society Panel membership and qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. This is what you will get in return Competitive salary and benefits package, with genuine opportunities for development. Flexible location with occasional travel to local offices. Supportive, people-focused culture with recognition for high performance. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Family Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Family Lawyer Wiltshire Salary up to 55k D.O.E Yolk Recruitment are supporting on this recruitment campaign to find a talented Family Lawyer to join a successful, growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Family Lawyer to handle a varied caseload while delivering excellent client care across the region. The role offers flexibility on location with occasional travel to nearby offices, plus a supportive environment where you can thrive. This is what you will be doing As a Family Lawyer, your duties and responsibilities will include:- Managing a mixed family law caseload including divorce, finances, children matters, cohabitation and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Building strong client relationships and meeting fee targets. Contributing to service improvements and team success. Working to professional standards including SRA and Lexcel requirements. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Family team:- Extensive experience across a broad range of family work, handling technical matters at pace with high attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing approach and strong time management. Strong IT skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset; full UK driving licence and access to transport. Ideally Resolution or Law Society Panel membership and qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. This is what you will get in return Competitive salary and benefits package, with genuine opportunities for development. Flexible location with occasional travel to local offices. Supportive, people-focused culture with recognition for high performance. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Family Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
