Family Solicitor

Jordans Solicitors are a dynamic Yorkshire law firm with offices in Dewsbury, Horsforth, Selby, Penistone and Wakefield.  With over 70 years record of excellent service Jordans are a highly acclaimed choice for the West Yorkshire Area and beyond.

We are currently looking for an experienced family solicitor or Legal Executive to join our family team.  This is a full-time or part-time role, working from our Wakefield office.

This role is suited to a qualified Family Solicitor or Legal Executive who has experience of working with privately paying and legally aided clients, (preferable but not essential).

Dealing with all elements of family work such as divorce proceeding; separation and civil partnership matters; financial issues arising out of family breakdown, as well as Children Act proceedings.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years' experience of managing your own family caseload and be able to undertake advocacy in family courts including before Lay Justices.

This role is ideal for someone eager to establish themselves as a family solicitor or legal executive.

You will be part of a team of family fee earners.  As part of this team you will occasionally assist in any of our other offices.

Whilst shared secretarial services are available self-supporting abilities would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will ideally meet the following criteria:

• Experience in all areas of Family Law
• Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Well-developed technical and client care skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Enthusiasm and motivation for marketing and business development activities.

Salary: Excellent market leading salary and benefits
Hours: Preferably full-time but consideration will be given to part-time and an element of homeworking.
How to apply: Should you be interested in applying for this role or would like to have a more general chat to find out further information please contact Sara Taylor on 01924 387110 or e-mail recruitment@jordanssolicitors.co.uk.