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Family Solicitor – Exciting Opportunity in Yorkshire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Family Solicitor. You will join a growing and dynamic legal practice in a role that offers flexibility, career progression and a supportive team environment.
This Legal 500 law firm is seeking a skilled Family Solicitor to undertake fee-earning work, offering hybrid working opportunities and the chance to be part of a close-knit, expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload, including divorce, private children matters, non-molestation orders and financial relief cases
- Handle cases independently under supervision and take on existing cases partway through
- Attend court for directions hearings, first appointments and financial dispute resolution hearings
- Take client instructions, draft legal documents and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements, including the Solicitors Act and legal aid rules
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, including conducting file reviews
Person Specification – Skills & Experience:
- Strong legal knowledge and excellent client care skills
- Proficiency in billing for services and understanding of legal aid eligibility and rules
- Experience handling private children matters, domestic abuse cases, divorce and financial disputes – knowledge of TOLATA is advantageous
- Skilled in drafting legal documents
- Self-motivated with the ability to generate new work
- Ability to supervise team members and conduct file supervisions
- Qualified to act as a supervisor for Legal Aid purposes
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working options
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increasing with service
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Two half-days off annually for Life Admin Days
- Health scheme
- Two discretionary bonuses per year
- Company pension scheme
- Regular team events and Christmas gatherings
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing firm. If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton @ G2 Legal Recruitment.
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