The Firm Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations. Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for delivering exceptional service. At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future. Our goal is not only to support our clients but to build brighter futures for them, their businesses, and their families. The Department Our family department specialises in high-value and complex claims, including those involving foreign property and cross-border or cross-jurisdictional issues. Whilst we offer a constructive and conciliatory approach to family law through our mediation and collaborative practice, we are also highly effective in litigation. We aim to secure favorable, and practical solutions for our clients in challenging Personal situations. Our family team will offer you plenty of high-quality work and lots of opportunities for you to shine. In 2023 the Legal 500 said The Family Law team 'goes above and beyond to fully understand every client’s case. The Role Main Responsibilities Responsible for managing a mixed caseload of client matters subject to appropriate supervision. Providing clients with high quality, proactive legal advice, which meets client needs. Achieving the firm’s fee targets and assisting and enabling others in the team to do so. Managing own time effectively to facilitate cash flow and credit-management systems, such as time recording, lock-up, cash flow, profitability and billing. Delivering legal services in a manner which is cost-efficient for both the client and the firm. Using technology to enhance performance. Enhancing the firm’s reputation and position within the community by developing a professional reputation, participating in professional and community activities to support the firm. Contributing to the firm’s general marketing initiatives by participating in firm’s marketing events including networking, seminars and writing marketing material. Family Services Specifically in the area of family services, advice and support might include: Advising clients on divorce law, children, financial and DV issues relevant to relationship breakdown to include the unmarried family and enforcement, appeals, setting aside and variation. Seeking support from senior team members where necessary. Advising clients on cohabitation agreements and premarital agreements. Drafting documents necessary to further advice on any area. Advising clients on the wider implications of any transactions or advice, having sought advice from senior team members where necessary. Conducting negotiations, having sought advice from senior team members Preparation of consent orders and agreements relating to family disputes with minimal supervision. Advocacy at appropriate court hearings. Supporting the senior members of the team in their caseloads including running their cases during periods of absence and carrying out functions on their cases. Other Information An attractive salary Discretionary payments Birthday holiday 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service Employee assistance programme through Health Assured (including Counselling sessions, 24/7 access to trained Counsellors, Health Assessments, 4-week wellness programs, and more) Contributory pension Discounted legal services Discounted financial advice services Life assurance Permanent health insurance Interest free season ticket and travel loans Cycle to work scheme Eye care Access to a discount platform that includes special rate cinema tickets, shopping discounts and free treats from Cafe Nero and Greggs Discounted gym membership Social events throughout the year Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities A day’s leave per year to undertake Volunteer Day The opportunity to become involved with firm initiatives such as the Tees Better Future Fund and the ESG project. If you are ambitious, driven, and want to work with a firm focused on helping give our clients a better future, then you are aligned in our aim to achieve that and empower you to be your absolute best. You will have a blended working schedule, giving you the freedom to arrange your days to benefit your commitments - in and out of the office. We understand that both the big and small details are important and believe that rewarding staff for their contributions and investing in their future is vital to the growth of our firm. At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding. By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact.