FAMILY LAWYER

Location
Rotherham
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
08 May 2017
Closes
05 Jun 2017
Ref
SS25609
Contact
Simon Shorter
Job Title
Lawyer
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
An exciting new role has arisen for an ambitious and tenacious Family Lawyer in South Yorkshire.

THE FIRM
With numerous awards, accreditations and a legal 500 ranking, our client is a full service firm based in and around Yorkshire who are committed to delivering top quality legal services to private individuals and businesses, both small and big firms. They are housed with a professional team of highly accredited solicitors and a great support staff who are client focused and dedicated. For the right lawyer, the firm offers great career progression with excellent benefits, they also operate on performance based bonus, and above all a friendly atmosphere to further utilise your skills.

THE ROLE
A new and exciting role has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer in Rotherham. This is suitable for a Lawyer with at least 2 years PQE who ideally has additional experience in mediation. You will be undertaking general family matters including divorce, financial remedies and private children, conforming to the firm’s policies and guidelines whilst being clear and concise with all clients. Your duties will include: taking client instructions; conducting Advocacy; actively keeping up to date with case law and current legislation and; drafting and reviewing various documentations. You will be personable and able to handle all client matters diligently and with great professionalism to ensure that the firm is growing at a good pace. Please contact Simon for further information quoting reference SS25609.

THE CANDIDATE
You must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in a Family department.
Advanced family law panel membership or working towards this is essential.
You must be professional and client focused.
Mediation experience would be highly advantageous.
You will have excellent organisational and verbal and written communication skills.
You will be IT literate.

FAMILY LAWYER