Family Law Solicitor

Andy File Associates Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Leeds-based law firm seeks a Solicitor/Legal Executive for its Family team. The role involves family law matters, requiring 3-4 years PQE and strong advocacy skills. The firm offers a dynamic work environment with the possibility of hybrid working and competitive benefits, including a pension plan and generous holidays.

Benefits

25 holidays + Bank holidays

Scottish Widows' Pension

On-site parking

Westfield Healthcare

Discount on legal fees up to £750

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years PQE in family law.
• Demonstrable background in private divorce and financial remedy matters.
• Successful advocacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and rewarding caseload in family law.
• Contribute to wider business objectives including business development.

Skills

Client Care

Advocacy

Communication

Business Development

Education

Solicitor (FCILEx) qualification

Job description

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.

Our client is a well-established leading firm of solicitors based in Sheffield. They are a forward-thinking organisation and one of the leading law firms in South Yorkshire well known for delivering excellent levels of client care.

They now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solicitor/Legal Executive (FCILEx) to join their dedicated Family team.

The Family department deals with a diverse range of privately funded family matters including divorce, civil partnership disputes, residence and contact disputes involving children, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, complex high net worth settlements and international family law issues.

Candidates must have experience, knowledge and a demonstrable background of conducting private divorce and financial remedy matters in addition to undertaking advocacy.

Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 3-4 years’ PQE and must be able to demonstrate sound technical knowledge together with exceptional client care, strong advocacy and excellent communication skills. Previous experience of business development would also be advantageous.

The Family team is recommended in the Legal 500 and the successful candidate will manage a diverse and rewarding caseload in addition to contributing to wider business objectives including business development.

Working hours – 9.00am -5.00pm Mon-Fri (flexible e.g. 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm etc), 1 hour for lunch
Possibility of hybrid working - minimum 3 days in office

Benefits include:

• 25 holidays + Bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service

• Scottish Widows’ Pension, standard contribution initially and after 3 years employer contribution 6%

• On-site parking

• Westfield Healthcare

• Discount on legal fees up to £750

So, if this sounds like your next career move and you would like to join an experienced friendly team working in a fresh and dynamic office environment, then please apply now!

Please note that only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. Proof of eligibility will be required at the time of application.