Role Overview:
- Case Management: Handle a broad range of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, domestic violence, cohabitation disputes, and prenuptial agreements.
- Client Interaction: Offer compassionate and professional legal advice, ensuring clients are well-informed and supported throughout their case.
- Court Representation: Represent clients effectively in family courts, preparing and presenting cases to secure favourable outcomes.
- Legal Documentation: Draft, review, and file essential legal documents such as petitions, affidavits, statements, and agreements.
- Negotiation: Mediate and negotiate settlements and agreements between parties, focusing on achieving amicable resolutions.
- Legal Research: Perform detailed legal research to support case preparation and stay abreast of current developments in family law.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues, including paralegals and support staff, to ensure efficient case management.
- Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with legal standards and firm policies, safeguarding confidentiality at all times.
- Client Development: Support the firm’s business development by nurturing client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.
About the Organisation:
Our client are a leading figure in the local legal community with multiple offices throughout the region. They’re held in high regard through Yorkshire and into the Midlands, with firm routes with businesses and the community. Their award-winning, legal 500 firm have gone from strength to strength in recent years through growth and key hires.
As a Family Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality legal services to a diverse client base. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of family law matters, delivering expert advice and representation. This role requires a solicitor who is empathetic, detail-oriented, and highly skilled in navigating the complexities of family law.
Employee Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Additional leave over XMAS office closure
- Westfield health scheme
- Discounted legal services
- Enhanced Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Bonus scheme
- Reward & recognition
- Agile Working
- Hybrid Working
- Discounted Parking
Required Application Criteria:
- You will be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive
- You will ideally have 2+ years post qualification experience, however newly qualified legal professionals may be considered
- You will require experience handling a diverse caseload of private family law matters including matrimonial, finances, children and family estate /business disputes
About CRA Consulting:
CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.
How to apply:
If this Family Solicitor vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
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Additional Information:
CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
This Family Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.