Family Solicitor
5 days ago
Scunthorpe
Family Solicitor / Legal Executive Location: Sheffield, Scunthorpe or Goole office (hybrid with 2 days working remotely after probationary period) Our client is a highly respected, award-winning law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands. With a strong community presence and a reputation for excellence, they provide legal services underpinned by professionalism, integrity, and a client-first ethos. The firm fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, offering real progression opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven workplace. We are now seeking a Family Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Family Executive to join their team. Key Requirements We are looking for a qualified legal professional with a minimum of 1 year PQE and a confident, proactive approach to managing a caseload. Must-have skills and experience: • Qualified Family Solicitor or Legal Executive, • Experience across matrimonial matters, injunctions, and private children law, • Advocacy experience and confidence attending court, • Excellent time management, organisational and IT skills, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture, • Any Legal Aid experience would also be advantageous Role & Responsibilities You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of family matters, with a particular focus on private law children and injunctions. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to run files from instruction through to resolution while being part of a well-supported and collegiate legal team. Responsibilities include: • Handling divorce, financial remedy, child arrangements, and injunction applications, • Providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients, • Conducting advocacy in court where appropriate, • Managing Legal Aid cases (where applicable), • Maintaining accurate file records and adhering to compliance requirements, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments Benefits Our client offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package which includes: • 33 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, • Employer pension contributions on full salary, • Life assurance, • Employee sickness allowance, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities, • Employee and client referral schemes, • Discounts on selected legal services, • Access to a wellbeing & employee assistance programme (EAP/Cash Plan), including cashback on healthcare bills, 24/7 GP appointments, and discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 locations, • Regular social events and activities via an active staff committee This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a progressive firm that supports both personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about family law and delivering exceptional client care, we would love to hear from you.