Eventus Legal are seeking a Family Solicitor with experience to join a well-established firm based in Leeds. The successful candidate will be working alongside a thriving and successful team, with progression opportunities. The role is a permanent position.
Role responsibilities
The incoming Family Solicitor will be part of a team of Family law specialists, who all handle their own caseload of varied matters. You will be responsible for progressing your own caseload of files (primarily privately funded) including divorce and separation, financial issues arising out of family breakdown as well as children act and civil partnership matters. The firm also do carry out publicly funded work and it would be a benefit if you have experience in areas such as care proceedings, injunctions and domestic violence.
Person specification
Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Solicitors (up to 4PQE) and Legal Executives who have experience undertaking their own advocacy, as you will be attending court on a regular basis. Although this role will be focussed on privately funded work, ideally you will have experience across the full range of family law including experience in legal aid work.
Rewards
You will be joining a supportive and team orientated organisation situated in Leeds City Centre, working alongside well known names in the Leeds law scene. The firm are willing to offer a generous salary and can be flexible over working hours, and whether you join on a full or part-time basis.
About the Company
The firm is a successful law firm who have been well respected within the Yorkshire Legal market for decades. This is an unrivalled opportunity to learn from the best in your field, and to build a caseload around your own individual interests. They are friendly and welcoming and provide an excellent working environment for their staff.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Family Solicitor role, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at Eventus Legal or contact 07572 760099 for a confidential discussion.