Family Chartered Legal Executive

SaccoMann; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Family Chartered Legal Executive to join their successful family law team in Crossgates, Leeds. The role involves managing a mixed caseload of family matters, including divorces and child arrangements. The firm offers career progression, generous holiday allowance, and options for remote working after probation.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Remote working option

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Annual travel pass

Bonus after qualifying period

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience within family law.
• Experience with both private and legal aid funded work.
• Previous advocacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of private and legal aid funded work.
• Drafting statements, applications and other court pleadings.
• Dealing with new client enquiries.

Skills

Team Player

Methodical Approach

Education

Qualified Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Sacco Mann are working on an exciting Family Chartered Legal Executive role at a highly reputable Yorkshire law firm who have a loyal client base and bring in high-quality work. This role will be based in the firms longest standing branch in Crossgates, and you will be joining their successful and friendly family law team.

The Role

Joining the team, you will be managing a mixed caseload of private and legal aid funded work, including divorces and separations, finance matters, agreements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Running a full mixed caseload of family matters
• Dealing with matters from instruction to completion, including advocacy in court.
• Drafting statements, applications and other court pleadings.
• Dealing with new client enquiries.
• Providing support to other fee earners in the family department.

About You

• Qualified Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years' experience within family law
• Previous experience with both private and legal aid funded work
• Previous advocacy experience
• A methodical approach
• Strong team player

What's in it for you?

• Career progression opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with service
• Remote working is an option following the probation period
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Annual travel pass
• Bonus after a qualifying period

If you are interested in this Family Chartered Legal Executive role in Leeds then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.