Family Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family law firm in Doncaster is seeking a confident family solicitor to join their team. This role involves managing a mixed caseload, supporting business development, and contributing to team targets. Ideal candidates should have experience with Legal Aid cases and possess strong advocacy and communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary package, generous holidays, and opportunities for professional development. Your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of the firm, fostering a supportive environment.

Benefits

38 days holiday

Life assurance (3x salary)

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Medicash health scheme

Sickness allowance

Continuous professional development

Pre-approved home working days

Qualifications

• Experience running a caseload independently.
• Must have experience working on Legal Aid cases.
• Open to all experience levels from junior to senior.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of family matters including divorce and finance.
• Building your own caseload and contributing to team targets.
• Supporting business development and marketing efforts.
• Representing clients at hearings.

Skills

Strong communication

Advocacy

Time management

Business development

Education

Qualified family solicitor

Job description

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• Legal 500 ranked team – named Family Law Firm of the Year
• Make the Sheffield office your own and shape the future of the team
• Real progression and development in the direction you want to grow

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident and ambitious family solicitor to join a growing, people-first firm.

You’ll be based in Doncaster with support from a larger regional team and an award-winning Head of Department.

You’ll come into a manageable caseload with regular new work coming in and the chance to truly make the Doncaster office your own.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified family solicitor, with experience running a caseload independently
• Comfortable with advocacy and attending your own hearings
• Must have experience working on Legal Aid cases
• Open to all experience levels – from junior to senior – if you’re passionate about family law
• Confident with business development and raising team profile
• Private children work specialism
• Strong communication, advocacy, and time management skills

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a mixed caseload of divorce, finance, private children and legal aid family matters
• Building your own caseload and contributing to team targets as the Sheffield presence grows
• Supporting the wider team through business development and marketing efforts
• Taking part in advocacy and representing clients at hearings
• Becoming an integral part of a collaborative team with regular knowledge sharing and peer support

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Highly competitive salary
• Holidays: 38 days (including bank holidays)
• Wellbeing & Benefits include: Life assurance (3x salary) Enhanced maternity/paternity Medicash health scheme Sickness allowance 2 pre-approved home working days Continuous professional development & training Opportunities to progress and develop

Contact Lucy Wickham

If you’re a family solicitor ready to take your next step in a firm where your voice will be heard and your career supported, get in touch with me.

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