Family Solicitor

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

• 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