Solicitor – Family Law Cookstown Closing date: 31/10/26

Salary: Competitive/Commensurate with experience

Company: Doris & MacMahon

Location: Cookstown

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Job details

Doris & MacMahon is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Solicitor to join its team, with a strong background in Family Law and experience handling a varied caseload.

The successful candidate will have experience in contact and residence matters, public law proceedings, divorce and ancillary relief/financial remedy cases, and will be confident managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion.

Experience in other areas of practice would also be advantageous, although not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of family law matters with appropriate supervision where required.
• Conducting contact and residence/child arrangements cases.
• Dealing with public law proceedings, including care proceedings.
• Handling divorce and financial/ancillary relief matters.
• Advising and representing clients in negotiations, hearings and court proceedings.
• Preparing legal correspondence, statements, applications and court documentation.
• Attending conferences, directions hearings, final hearings and other court appointments.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with relevant court rules and deadlines.
• Providing clear, practical and professional advice to clients.
• Working effectively with colleagues, counsel, experts and other professionals.
• Experience in other areas of practice would be an advantage.

About You

• Qualified as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland with at least 1-year PQE.
• Experienced in family law and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Confident in dealing with clients and other professionals.
• Well organised, commercially aware and able to work to deadlines.
• Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• Committed to providing a high standard of client care.
• Experienced in family law, contact/residence, public law, divorce and ancillary relief/financial remedy work.
• Previous experience of other areas of practice would be desirable.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A varied and interesting caseload.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Closing Date: 31 October 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.

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