Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

CRA Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 53,100 - 64,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (rising to 32 days)

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance

Performance-led bonus scheme

No billing targets

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor with up to 6 years PQE. The role involves providing expert legal advice in private family law, discussing client queries, and drafting documentation. Applicants must have prior experience in private family law. The position offers a salary of up to £59,000 with bonuses, 28 days holiday, and a great employee benefits package. Interested parties can apply directly or contact the vacancy manager for a discussion.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with up to 6 years PQE.
• Experience in Private Family Law is essential.
• Legal executive applications are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on family law matters.
• Draft documentation and communications.
• Discuss queries with clients.
• Conduct consultations and negotiations.
• Handle administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Private Family Law Expertise

Client Communication

Consultation and Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (up to 6 years PQE)

Job description

Job Title: Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor (NQ to 5 Years PQE)

Salary: Up to £59,000 + Bonuses

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on new and ongoing legal matters in relation to private family law (Matrimonial & Private Children cases)
• Discussing a range of queries with prospective and existing clients
• Drafting various documentation and communications
• Recording accurate information and auditing files
• Undertaking various consultations and negotiations
• Allocating administrative tasks as and when required

Employee Benefits Package

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days) + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributed)
• Life insurance
• Up to 10% of salary bonus scheme (performance led)
• No billing targets!

About the Organisation

• CRA are working in partnership with a reputable national business with offices throughout the country. Our client is a long term established organisation with a great approach to their employees and customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced family law professional to join an exciting and forward thinking business known for their ethical approach, innovative use of technology and commitment to members, customers and colleagues. Our client is a leading provider of family law services.

About CRA Consulting

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

Application Criteria

• You will be a qualified solicitor, up to 6 years PQE
• Previous experience in Private Family law is essential
• Legal executive applications welcome

How to Apply

• If this Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days