Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: Very Competitive (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

The Client:

Our client is a well-established law firm, dedicated to delivering expert legal solutions to individuals and businesses. 

The Role:

As a Family Solicitor, you will handle various aspects of family law including marital breakdown and finances, domestic abuse, contact with children and local authority childcare.

Responsibilities:

• Manage legal issues within the same family.
• Direct and supervise mediation sessions, providing effective legal advice.
• Organise and maintain official documents necessary for case filing.
• Coordinate with staff to prepare comprehensive case briefs for trials.
• Maintain a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
• Respond promptly to clients' urgent needs.
• Oversee family estates and wills.
• Attend trials and court proceedings.
• Regularly update clients on the status of their cases.

Requirements:

• Previously worked as a Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer or in a similar role.
• Newly qualified - 3 years of (PQE).
• Ideally possess experience in both public and private funding.
• Strong client care skills.
• Capable of dealing with clients during vulnerable stages in their lives
• Ability to build trust with clients.

Apply now and seize this exceptional opportunity to embark on your career with a Family Law department.

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