Family Lawyer

CRA Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable law firm in Leeds as a Family Lawyer, providing expert legal advice on various family law matters including child custody and domestic violence. This full-time role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and an excellent working environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme (3x annual salary)

Discounted travel to work scheme

Healthcare (voluntary benefit)

Qualifications

• Experience in private and public family law.
• Ability to represent clients in court and negotiations.
• Knowledge of current family law legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on family law matters.
• Represent clients in court, negotiations, and mediations.
• Conduct initial consultations and assess case merits.

Skills

Legal Advice

Representation

Negotiation

Client Consultation

Legal Research

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Family Lawyer

Job description

Job Title: Family Lawyer
Location: Leeds
Salary Range: £32,000 to £55,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to clients in all aspects of private and public family law, including child custody, domestic violence matters, abduction, grandparent rights and general child law matters.
• Conduct initial consultations with clients, gather relevant information, and assess the legal merits of their cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, negotiations, and mediations, advocating their best interests and ensuring their rights are protected. With initial training & development if newly qualified
• Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date with changes in family law legislation, precedents, and case law.
• Offer guidance and support to clients, explaining legal processes, potential outcomes, and strategies for resolving disputes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals, such as barristers, social workers, and experts, to build strong cases and achieve favourable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, documentation, and billing records in compliance with professional standards and regulations.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and offering reassurance during emotionally challenging situations.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and participate in professional development activities to enhance legal knowledge and skills.

Employee Benefits Package:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday rising to 26 days plus bank holidays after 1 years service
• Holiday rising to 31 says plus bank holidays after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme (3x annual salary)
• Discounted travel to work scheme
• Healthcare (voluntary benefit)
• Recruitment initiative for referrals
• Discounted legal services
• Free conveyancing
• Free will drafting
• Employee ownership scheme
• Profit scheme
• Bonuses
• Hybrid working and agile working considered

About the Business:

• Our client are a regionally recognised law firm with strong presence in the local high streets. The firm hold a great reputation and boast excellent work quality, a strong business model and experienced professionals throughout. In addition, the family law team have an excellent financial performance record over many years.
• This opportunity is ideal for an experienced family law professional wanting to further their career with excellent quality, meaningful work. As the successful candidate, you will be joining a friendly organisation with a great working environment.

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Family Lawyer vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Family Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.