Eventus Legal are seeking a Family Solicitor with experience in privately funded matters to join a successful team based in Sunderland. The successful candidate will be working with excellent administration support, great benefits and genuine progression opportunities. The role is a permanent position.
Role responsibilities
The successful Family Solicitor will be tasked with progressing a caseload of privately funded family law matters, including divorce, financial matters and private children work.
The role will involve managing your own caseload, supporting your clients and undertaking your own advocacy where possible. You will have excellent administration support, as well as support from an experienced and highly-regarded team of Solicitors.
Person specification
Applications are sought from Solicitors or Legal Executives who are experienced in Family Law, ideally those 3 PQE and above, capable of running their own caseload with limited supervision although excellent support from the team. You must have prior experience of family law in order to apply.
Alongside your sound experience you will work loyally and effectively as part of their team, utilising your excellent interpersonal skills interacting with people at all levels, inspiring confidence in both clients and your colleagues.
Benefits and Rewards
The firm offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package including hybrid working, free car parking, performance related bonus, 27 days holiday with Christmas closure and Christmas Eve off, death in service, social events, high street and legal discounts. Importantly they will encourage the development of your career, including genuine opportunities for progression.
About the Company
This law firm is a values-led organisation in the heart of Sunderland. They have an excellent reputation locally and are progressive and ambitious. The firm is growing and about to move into newly built premises, with on-site car parking. They embrace that their employees are their biggest asset and are committed to continually building on their inclusive and supportive working environment.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Family Solicitor role, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or contact 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion.
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