We are seeking a full or part-time qualified Family Solicitor (minimum 2 years PQE) with expertise in Family Law to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision, including:
* Divorce and separation
* Children, including who the children live with and arrangements between the parents
* Enforcement of child arrangements
* Maintenance
* Pre-Nuptial and Separation Agreements
* Domestic violence and abuse, including Court intervention or other protection where necessary
* Cohabitation issues, including those involving children
* International cases including finance and the movement of children
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a mixed caseload of private family matters
* Preparing and drafting documentation
* Keeping the case management system up to date
* Handling sensitive family matters
* Court representation
* Generating new business
About you:
* The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide excellent service to current clients, generate new clients and deal with complex cases.
* You will be expected to provide high-quality legal advice, liaise with clients effectively, draft legal documents, and represent clients in court where necessary.
* You will be confident, well-presented and able to work on your own initiative.
* Self-starter and proactive individual able to manage their own casework
* Excellent attention to detail in managing complex cases
* Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* A commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards
* Strong ability to manage a diverse caseload independently
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* A proactive, client-focused approach
We are ranked as one of the leading firms in Yorkshire and, in some cases, nationally in 18 areas of work in the Legal 500, including Family Law.
You will have the desire and ability to market the firm’s services and to contribute to bringing in business, which all our lawyers are encouraged and expected to do.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary (market rate).
* In addition to the above annual leave entitlement, we now close in between Christmas and New Year.
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Supportive and professional working environment
If you are ready to join a forward-thinking law firm that values expertise, empathy, and integrity, we encourage you to apply.
Please send applications in writing with full CV to:
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