Family Solicitor | 6+ PQE | Yorkshire | Hybrid WorkingA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join a growing and well-regarded Family team, with office locations available in
Barnsley and/or Leeds.
This is a great opportunity for an established Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, joining a supportive and close-knit team with opportunities to take on supervisory responsibilities, develop client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the department.
The RoleYou will manage a varied caseload of privately funded and Legal Aid family matters, providing high-quality advice and support to clients through often challenging circumstances.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied caseload covering divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic abuse.
- Handling matters from instruction through to conclusion, including picking up ongoing cases where required.
- Attending court hearings, including directions hearings, first appointments and financial dispute resolution appointments.
- Taking client instructions, drafting legal documents and correspondence, and providing clear, practical advice.
- Preparing Legal Aid applications and liaising with the Legal Aid Agency.
- Supporting the development of junior members of the team through supervision and file reviews.
- Contributing to business development and marketing activities, building relationships and generating new opportunities.
- Working towards agreed fee income and billing targets.
Experience in TOLATA matters would be advantageous.
About YouWe're keen to hear from an experienced Family Solicitor who:
- Has at least 6 years' PQE in Family Law.
- Has strong experience across private children, divorce, financial remedy and domestic abuse matters.
- Has good advocacy and drafting skills.
- Is confident managing their own caseload and providing excellent client care.
- Has experience of Legal Aid work and understands the relevant eligibility criteria and requirements.
- Has the ability to supervise more junior colleagues and undertake file reviews.
- Is commercially minded, self-motivated and confident in developing their own client relationships.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
What's on Offer? - Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
- An extra day's annual leave for your birthday.
- Two half-day Life Admin Days each year.
- Health scheme.
- Two additional non-contractual bonus opportunities per year.
- Pension scheme.
- Regular team and social events.
- A genuine commitment to work-life balance, employee wellbeing and long-term career development.
Interested?If you're an experienced Family Solicitor considering your next move, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.
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