Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

CRA Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking legal firm, seeking a Family Solicitor or Senior Solicitor with expertise in private family law. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between office and home-based work. You will provide expert legal advice, draft essential documentation, and engage with clients on various family law matters. The firm is renowned for its ethical approach and commitment to employee well-being, offering an attractive benefits package including enhanced holidays, private healthcare, and performance-led bonuses. Join a leading provider of family law services and make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Well-being programme

Products & services discounts

Performance-led bonus scheme

No billing targets

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 6 years PQE in family law.
• Experience in supervising junior colleagues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on private family law matters.
• Draft documentation and communicate with clients.

Skills

Private Family Law

Client Consultation

Documentation Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Family Solicitor / Senior Solicitor (3 to 6 Years PQE)
Salary: Up to £59,000 + Bonuses
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 1 office day per week, 4 days home based)
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
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Well-being programme
• Products & services discounts
• 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
• Experience supervising junior colleagues preferred
• 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