Family Solicitor/ Legal Executive (Family)

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Howden is seeking a Family Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their award-winning team. The role involves providing expert legal advice in family law, particularly in divorce and financial settlements. The firm values a collaborative culture and offers extensive benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

38 days' annual leave

3% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance coverage

Comprehensive employee sickness allowance

Client and employee referral rewards

25% discount on selected legal services

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for ongoing development and training

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Social committee activities and events

Qualifications

• Qualified Family Solicitor/Legal Executive with experience in matrimonial matters.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in family law matters.
• Manage workload and business development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job description

Family Solicitor/ Legal Executive (Family)

LOCATION: Howden

SALARY: Competitive and based on experience

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

Benefits

• 38 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank and other public holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution on your entire salary
• Life Assurance coverage at 3x your annual salary
• Comprehensive employee sickness allowance
• Client and employee referral rewards
• 25% discount on selected legal services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP/Cash Plan) offering access to face-to-face counselling, 24/7 GP consultations, digital physiotherapy, gym discounts, and cashback on healthcare, travel, and shopping
• Opportunities for ongoing development and training
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Activities and events organized by our social committee

Role

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a skilled and dedicated Family Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our team in Howden. Specializing in divorce, financial settlements, and private children matters, you will be a key 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 opportunities professionally and efficiently.

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
• A positive, proactive approach with strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Outstanding 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 among the leading firms of solicitors in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands, providing a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. With 17 locations, we value diverse skills and backgrounds to enhance our services.

Our team includes some of the region’s best lawyers, recognized for combining legal expertise with excellent client service.

We are ranked as a Top Tier firm by The Legal 500 and have received awards for outstanding client satisfaction, among other recognitions. Our Family Law department recently won the Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales) award, and we were also named Solicitor Firm of the Year at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2023.

We are committed to creating a great place to work, as evidenced by our outstanding Lexcel audits, training provider nominations, and awards promoting access to the legal profession.