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Family Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Employer
Realm Recruit
Location
Wakefield
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Closing date
11 Mar 2021

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Practice area
Family
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

A dynamic multi-service law firm in Wakefield is looking for a Family Solicitor to join them. 

 

In this role, you will deal with all aspects of family work including divorce and separation matters and cases involving children.  

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a family solicitor in the early stages of their career who would to join a friendly team and have plenty of opportunities to develop their skills and expertise. 

 

Family Solicitor – Wakefield   The company & role 

 

  • A Law Society and Lexcel accredited firm with offices across West Yorkshire 

     

  • Representing both privately paying and legally aided clients, you will manage your own caseload of divorce, separation and civil partnership matters, financial issues arising out of family breakdown as well as Children Act proceedings 

     

    The firm are big believers in giving back to their local community and support a number of charities in and around West Yorkshire 

     

    Commutable from Wakefield, Dewsbury, Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield  

     

 Added extras and benefits 

 

  • Competitive salary 

     

    Excellent progression opportunities 

     

The ideal candidate 

 

  • A Family Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE 

     

  • Will have experience of handling matters involving divorce, financial remedy and private children work 

     

    Will be able to undertake advocacy in family courts

     

    Will be committed to delivering a high level of client service 

     

    A solicitor with excellent client care and communication skills 

     

    Will be well-organised and capable of working independently 

     

How to apply for this Family Solicitor role  If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Lucy on 03300 245 606 or email lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com.  

 

Lucy is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in recruiting family solicitors across Yorkshire. She works with family departments at firms of all shapes and sizes in Leeds, York, Harrogate and Huddersfield. If you are looking for a new position, Lucy is ready to help you make a move.  

 

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Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. 

 

Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. 

 

Company

We are Realm - the most specialised legal attraction, retention and recruitment consultancy, helping to develop legal careers and sustainably grow law firms by matching the right lawyers with the right firms through our refreshing approach to legal recruitment.

We know that when this happens, lawyers are happier, more motivated and enjoy better careers, while law firms are more likely to reach their growth aims.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 3300 24 56 06
Location
Charter House
Woodlands Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1HF
United Kingdom

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