Family Solicitor

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Legal 500 firm in Leeds is seeking a motivated Family Solicitor to manage private caseloads, involving divorce and children matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team offering competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory

Health Scheme

Work life balance

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Ideally 5-10 PQE.
• Experience of running own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload of private family work.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships.
• Assist in business development and networking activities.

Skills

Client care

Relationship building

Supervision

Job description

A well-respected Legal 500 firm with a national profile has a fantastic opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join their successful Leeds. Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking firm, with a great reputation for its service. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Family Solicitor to join a progressive and award-winning team.

The Role

You will be running your own caseload of private family work, including non-molestation applications, Children Act proceedings, divorce proceedings and assisting with financial cases. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in domestic violence work.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service.
• Health Scheme
• Hybrid working available.
• Competitive salary.
• Work life balance

Key responsibilities

• You will work closely with clients to build and maintain lasting relationships.
• Provide excellent client service.
• You will also have the opportunity to assist in the business development and networking activities of the department and wider firm.

About you

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and excellent client care skills
• Ideally 5-10 PQE
• Experiencing of running own case load and being able to pick up cases partway through.
• Be happy to supervise junior members of staff.

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.

How to Apply:

Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw or another member of the private practice team at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9795.