Family Solicitor

CRA Legal; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-sector private legal practice in Barnsley is seeking a Family Solicitor for a full-time or part-time position. The role involves representing clients in mediations and court, providing legal advice, and managing a diverse family law caseload. With an attractive salary and comprehensive employee benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in family law.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings related to family law.
• Provide legal advice on matrimonial and finance cases.
• Prepare legal documents and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Client Representation

Legal Advice

Case Management

Court Preparation

Record Keeping

Job description

Job Title: Family Solicitor
Salary Range: £35,000 to £50,000
Location: Barnsley
Contract: Full or Part Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in mediations & court proceedings, related to matrimonial & finance cases
• Provide legal advice to clients and ensure that they are informed of their rights and obligations throughout the legal process.
• Manage a varied caseload of private family law cases, from initial instructions through to court hearings, and ensure that deadlines and court timetables are met.
• Prepare legal documentation and attend court hearings on behalf of clients, presenting their case and arguing their position.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all cases and ensure that client files are managed efficiently and securely.

Employee Benefits Package:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with 3 days to be saved for XMAS office closure
• Additional day off for your birthday
• 2 half days for 'life admin' per year
• Private healthcare scheme
• Pension scheme
• Travel and car parking contributions on a discretionary basis
• Discretionary bonuses
• Social events calendar

About the Business:

• Our client are a leading multi-sector private legal practice. As an established, reputable and highly regarded law firm, they offer their clients a range of expert legal services to obtain the compensation they deserve. Over the years, the firm has pioneered their clients rights to reparation and their employees career advancement.
• The team of senior directors, management and lawyers are seasoned professionals with knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication. They offer a welcoming and friendly environment with excellent facilities, advanced training and development opportunities, and a competitive employee offering.

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 Solicitor vacancy, 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 Solicitor 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.