Company Description Just Family Law is a specialised legal practice focused on family law matters, providing clear, compassionate, and practical advice to clients navigating significant life changes. The firm is committed to accessible, high-quality legal services, leveraging remote working practices to support both clients and team members effectively. Just Family Law values integrity, professionalism, and collaborative problem-solving, with an emphasis on negotiated solutions where possible. Team members are encouraged to prioritise out of court dispute resolution and maintain a client-focused approach, ensuring that legal strategies are tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals.
Role Description This is a full-time, remote Family Lawyer role. The Family Lawyer will manage a caseload involving divorce, separation, financial remedies, cohabitation issues, child arrangements, and related family law disputes. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising clients, drafting and reviewing legal documents, preparing correspondence, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in remote hearings and conferences where required. The role also involves legal research, case strategy planning, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
Qualifications
- Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in all aspects of family law
- Preferably a mediator, collaborative lawyer or Resolution Together practitioner
- Commitment to an NCDR practice and Resolution principles
- Strong skills in legal drafting and document preparation, including agreements, court applications, statements, and client correspondence.
- Proficient in legal research, case analysis, and application of relevant family law statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
- Excellent client communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, manage expectations, and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage a caseload, prioritise tasks, and meet court and client deadlines.
- Confidence with using legal practice management software, secure document sharing tools, and video conferencing platforms.
- Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with experience in NCDR processes.
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and adherence to professional regulatory standards.
- Prior experience in a specialist family law practice or similar setting.
- Interest in contributing to practice development, including internal know-how, and client-facing content.
- Interest in business development, creating marketing content and networking