Solicitor/Legal Executive

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-office law firm in Doncaster seeks a compassionate Family Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their award-winning family law team. This role focuses on delivering effective legal solutions, providing significant autonomy alongside a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Join a recognized department where collaboration and excellence in client care are paramount.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Life Assurance at 3x salary

Employee sickness allowance (13 weeks)

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in private children and domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid desirable.
• First class communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to providing trusted legal solutions in family law.
• Run own cases and maintain diary with support.</li>
• Develop skills in negotiation and case strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Case Strategy

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor / Legal Executive

Job description

ROLE: Solicitor/Legal Executive (Family)

LOCATION: Doncaster

SALARY: Competitive, based on experience

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

BENEFITS:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Employee sickness (13 weeks) allowance for added peace of mind
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.

Sills & Betteridge are excited to offer an opportunity to join our family team in Doncaster as a Family Solicitor/Legal Executive

What does a Family Solicitor/Legal Executive look like at Sills & Betteridge?

A Family Solicitor or Legal Executive at Sills & Betteridge is a compassionate, client-focused professional who thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll join a top-ranked team known for handling complex cases with empathy and professionalism.

With outstanding employee satisfaction (4.9/5 on Glassdoor) and client trust (4.8/5 on ReviewSolicitors), the firm offers a culture that values growth, collaboration, and excellence. You’ll develop key skills in negotiation, communication, and case strategy while contributing to the firm’s mission of delivering trusted, effective legal solutions.

The ability to run your own cases and diary with a supportive team around you.

These are the core things we are looking for. Sounds like you? Click on Apply.

• A qualified Family Solicitor / Legal Executive/ Family Executive
• Experienced in private children and domestic abuse
• Knowledge of Legal Aid would be desirable
• A positive and proactive approach to both, clients, and staff
• Confident, passionate and possess first class communication skills
• Experienced in undertaking own advocacy

ABOUT US:

Join our award-winning Family Law team, recently recognised as Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). We offer a close-knit, supportive environment across our 17-office network, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything that we do. Our team includes nationally recognised experts named in The Legal 500 and known for delivering sensitive yet strategic solutions. You'll work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care.

Join one of the regions leading family law departments, recognised nationally for excellence. You'll work alongside Legal 500-ranked partners and associates, handling a board caseload with high levels of autonomy and support. We prioritise professional growth, client care, and a balanced working culture across our offices.