Family Solicitor
16 days ago
York
Family Solicitor Location: York City Centre Salary: Extensive Benefits Experience required: NQ-5 Years PQE Join a prestigious Yorkshire law firm with over 200 years of legal excellence serving individuals and families throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Our client a CQS-accredited firm with a strong reputation for sensitive and strategic family law support is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor to provide compassionate legal guidance during challenging personal transitions. About the Role As a Family Solicitor youll manage a diverse range of family law matters offering expert legal advice and support to clients during sensitive and complex personal legal challenges. Your key responsibilities will include: • Family Law Case Management:, • Handling various family law matters:, • Divorce and separation, • Child arrangements and custody, • Financial settlements, • Domestic violence proceedings, • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, • Cohabitation disputes, • Conducting comprehensive legal assessments, • Preparing detailed case strategies, • Drafting legal documentation, • Managing case progression and timelines, • Client Support and Relationship Management:, • Providing empathetic and clear legal advice, • Maintaining sensitive client communication, • Managing client expectations, • Supporting clients through emotional legal processes, • Offering pragmatic dispute resolution solutions, • Dispute Resolution and Negotiation:, • Negotiating fair settlements, • Preparing for mediation and collaborative law, • Representing clients in court proceedings, • Advising on alternative dispute resolution methods, • Protecting childrens best interests, • Professional Development and Teamwork:, • Collaborating with colleagues across departments, • Supporting junior team members, • Participating in continuous learning, • Contributing to departmental strategy, • Maintaining high professional standards What Were Looking For Essential Requirements: • Qualified Solicitor with:, • Newly Qualified (NQ) status or, • Up to 5 years post-qualification experience, • Strong academic background in family law, • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, • Empathetic and supportive approach, • Ability to manage complex sensitive cases, • Proficiency in:, • Legal research, • Case preparation, • Negotiation, • Court proceedings, • Understanding of child welfare and protection, • Strong emotional intelligence, • Additional family law qualifications, • Experience in complex family law cases, • Training in mediation or collaborative law, • Understanding of international family law, • Knowledge of child psychology and welfare Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: • Competitive salary ( dependent on experience), • Performance-related bonus potential, • Comprehensive induction programme, • Mentoring from experienced family law specialists, • Continuous learning opportunities, • Support for professional qualifications, • CQS-accredited firm, • Over 200 years of legal heritage, • Multiple office locations across Yorkshire, • Supportive collaborative working environment, • Flexible working arrangements, • Hybrid working options, • Generous annual leave, • Family-friendly policies, • Wellbeing support programmes Location & Working Arrangements Based: Modern York City Centre offices Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements About Our Client Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personal touch. With over 200 years of legal expertise they serve individuals and families throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Core Values: • Compassionate legal support, • Client-focused approach, • Collaboration, • Continuous improvement, • Protecting family interests Ready to Take the Next Step If youre an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to start or develop your career in a supportive empathetic environment wed love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0 or ___