Family Solicitor - Private Family

CRA Legal; Sheffield; Ibrido; GBP 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Bonus opportunities

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Modern offices

Descrizione del lavoro

CRA Consulting, in partnership with a national legal services provider, is recruiting a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its expanding Family Law team in Sheffield. You will handle privately funded matters with support from the team and flexible hybrid working.

You will manage a varied caseload, including divorce, financial remedy and private children matters, with opportunities for mentoring junior colleagues and career progression.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with NQ-3 years' PQE
• Experience handling privately funded family law matters
• Strong client care and communication skills

Mansioni

• Manage own caseload of privately funded family matters
• Advise on divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
• Prepare documents, applications and correspondence
• Build client relationships and work with the wider team

Conoscenze

Private family law knowledge

Client communication

Independent caseload management

Organisational skills

Formazione

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Strumenti

Case management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Family Solicitor - Private Family
Salary: £34,000 - £48,000
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid (1 day a week in office)

CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a leading national legal services provider to recruit a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its expanding Family Law team. With a choice of office locations in Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol or Stratford-upon-Avon, this opportunity offers a flexible hybrid arrangement, with just two days per week required in the office. Joining a well-established and supportive legal team, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a respected organisation known for its commitment to client service, employee wellbeing and collaborative working. You will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, with access to the resources, guidance and professional support needed to deliver a high-quality service.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of privately funded family law matters, providing clear, practical advice and supporting clients through what can often be challenging and sensitive circumstances. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing divorce and separation matters.
• Advising on financial remedy proceedings and settlements.
• Handling private children matters.
• Negotiating settlements and working towards positive client outcomes.
• Preparing legal documents, applications and correspondence.
• Managing files from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Building strong client relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team.

Depending on your experience, there may also be opportunities to assist with the development and mentoring of junior colleagues.

About You

This role would suit a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with NQ-3 years' PQE and experience handling privately funded family law matters. You will ideally demonstrate:

• A sound understanding of private family law and relevant procedures.
• Strong communication and client care skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally.
• The confidence to manage your own caseload and work independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work.
• Familiarity with case management systems and digital working environments.

The successful candidate will be approachable, motivated and keen to continue developing their expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £34,000-£48,000, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working, with two days per week in the office.
• Choice of office locations: Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol or Stratford-upon-Avon.
• Bonus and incentive opportunities.
• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Modern offices with excellent transport links.