Private Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Sheffield-based law firm is seeking a Senior Private Family Solicitor to manage complex family law cases. The role offers flexibility, a top-of-market salary, and opportunities for fast-track progression to leadership. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 PQE and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from home

Fast track progression to Team Leader role

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Legal professional with 5-10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience with Legal 500 cases is preferred.
• Enthusiastic about work-life balance and open-minded.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex files involving finances, children, and non-molestation cases.
• Support clients through innovative approaches to family law.

Skills

Managing own caseload

Developing leads

Commercial awareness

Education

5-10 PQE

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Private Family Solicitor

• 5-10 PQE
• Flexibility to work up to 4 days per week from home
• Fast track progression to Team Leader role
• Join a forward-thinking firm

We are excited to present a unique opportunity to join an innovative, Sheffield-based law firm as a Senior Private Family Solicitor. Our client is revolutionising the concept of chargeable time and is committed to integrating technology and AI into their operations. They place a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance for their staff.

As a Senior Private Family Solicitor, you will enjoy a top-of-market salary and the ability to work remotely for most of the week. You will have the chance to grow and develop within the company, with the potential to advance to a leadership position.

This is a permanent, exciting role where you will manage complex files involving finances, children, and non-molestation cases.

Ideally, you are a legal professional with 5 - 10 PQE and have experience dealing with Legal 500 cases. Confidence in managing your own caseload and developing leads is essential. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about achieving a work-life balance, with a positive, commercially aware, and open-minded approach.

Our client is an ambitious, forward-thinking law firm focused on a novel approach to family law and fostering a culture that celebrates remote working. The company is highly flexible, open to discussions, and committed to growing and developing their staff.

If you have the drive to be part of a forward-thinking, flexible, and supportive firm and want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply for this role

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’.

Alternatively, contact Lucy Wickham at Realm Recruit to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest.

Lucy is a Principal Consultant at Realm, specialising in recruiting family solicitors across Yorkshire. She works with family departments at firms of all sizes in Leeds, York, Harrogate, and Huddersfield. If you are seeking a new position, Lucy is ready to assist you in making a move.

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