Family Law Solicitor

Rooney Family Law

Glasgow

Rooney Family Law is seeking to recruit an experienced family law solicitor as part of the firm’s continued expansion. We are a specialist Scottish family law practice dealing exclusively with privately funded work across the central belt. Our caseload includes divorce, financial provision, cohabitation claims, relocation disputes, Sheriff Court litigation and Court of Session work.

Due to sustained growth, we are looking to add a solicitor with a solid grounding in Scottish family law who is comfortable managing a varied caseload within a structured and well-supported environment. The role will suit a solicitor who either excels in family law or is keen to develop into a specialist within a high-quality private practice.

The Role

The position is full time and office-based. You will be primarily based between our Hamilton headquarters and our Blythswood Square office in Glasgow, with work covering matters across the central belt, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling and surrounding areas. You will be joining a well-established and growing team comprising experienced family solicitors, accredited family law paralegals and long-standing administrative staff. The firm operates a modern, paper-light system using LEAP, with strong administrative and paralegal support to allow solicitors to focus on substantive legal work.

Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• solid experience in Scottish family law
• a strong grounding in divorce and financial provision work
• experience of cohabitation claims and related litigation
• a high level of competence in drafting and written pleadings
• strong attention to detail and organised case management
• the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

We would particularly welcome interest from solicitors with 3 years’ PQE or more.

What We Offer

• high-quality private family law work
• a manageable and well-structured caseload
• strong administrative and paralegal support
• exposure to more complex financial provision work over time
• quality CPD and support for professional development
• private healthcare
• staff wellbeing initiatives
• a stable, well-organised working environment within a growing specialist firm

Terms

The position is full time. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Enquiries

Solicitors who may not be actively seeking a move but who would be open to a confidential discussion are encouraged to make contact.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Brian Rooney
Managing Partner
Rooney Family Law

07787941272
br@rooneyfamilylaw.co.uk