Family Solicitor/ Legal Executive (Family)

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Family Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their team in Howden. The successful candidate will specialize in divorce, financial settlements, and private children matters, providing expert legal advice and representation. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

38 days' annual leave

3% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance at 3x annual salary

Comprehensive employee sickness allowance

Referral rewards

25% discount on selected legal services

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for development and training

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Social committee activities and events

Qualifications

• Experience with matrimonial matters is essential.
• Positive, proactive attitude required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice in divorce and financial settlements.
• Manage workload and business development professionally.
• Represent clients during emotionally challenging situations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job description

LOCATION: Howden

SALARY: Competitive and based on experience

HOURS: 09:00-17:15, Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• 38 days' annual leave, including bank and public holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution on your entire salary
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Comprehensive employee sickness allowance
• Referral rewards for clients and employees
• 25% discount on selected legal services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP/Cash Plan) with counselling, GP consultations, physiotherapy, gym discounts, and cashback for healthcare, travel, and shopping
• Opportunities for development and training
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Activities and events organized by our social committee

Role: We are seeking a skilled Family Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our team in Howden. Specializing in divorce, financial settlements, and private children matters, you will be a vital part of a well-established firm known for high-quality legal services.

You will provide expert legal advice and representation during emotionally and financially challenging situations, managing your workload and business development professionally.

Take the next step in your career and join us on this exciting journey!

About You: To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Qualified Family Solicitor/Legal Executive
• Experience with matrimonial matters
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent time management, organizational, and IT skills

About Us: Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community across our offices and departments. We are a leading firm in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands, offering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. With 17 locations, we value diverse skills and backgrounds to add value to our organization and serve our clients effectively.

We work alongside some of the region's top lawyers, combining legal expertise with exceptional client service. Our firm is recognized by The Legal 500 as a Top Tier firm, with numerous team members ranked as Leading Partners and Recommended Lawyers. We have received awards for Outstanding Client Satisfaction, Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales), and Solicitor Firm of the Year (2023). We are committed to creating a great workplace, as evidenced by our excellent Lexcel audits, training nominations, and diversity initiatives.