Family & Matrimonial Solicitor

Department: Family & Matrimonial

Location: Sheffield

Description

Due to continued investment in our Family & Matrimonial practice, we are recruiting for a qualified Family & Matrimonial Solicitor for our Sheffield office. You will be responsible for working with a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals.

The Family & Matrimonial Solicitor role is responsible for supporting and assisting more senior members of the team with their caseload and managing a caseload of straight forward matters whilst supporting the team in growing and developing the business through active involvement in business development strategies.

The role is onsite, at our Sheffield offices, with day-to-day reporting to the Partner in Sheffield, and overall reporting to the Head of Family for the North.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, totalling 36.25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Fee-Earning Responsibilities

• Support other team members with their caseloads to include assisting with :
  
  

Business Development

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on pre and post marital agreements.
• Matrimonial finance.
• Shareholding issues and pension disputes.
• Private law children disputes.
• Manage and build their own caseload with straight forward matters initially though moving to more complex matters over time.
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Conducting your own files through to conclusion.
• Use the Team’s case management system effectively.
• Work to a consistently high standard and be self-motivated.
• Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities.
• Ensure personal legal knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.
• Work alongside the Business Development team to ensure there is a cohesive and proactive strategy for managing current & prospective clients.
• Take an active lead in managing the client experience.
• Build own profile in the market.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

You will:

• You will be a qualified solicitor with experience handling your own straightforward caseload

Be able to support senior members of the family & matrimonial department with more complex cases

Ideally be Resolution accredited, or prepared to work towards this accreditation

Possess exceptional client care skills.

Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role.

Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters with a minimum of supervision.

Be a team player and able to get on with others.

Possess networking and client development skills.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Sheffield offices
• Career Development opportunities
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services