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Position: Family Solicitor - Sheffield City Centre

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Benefits: Pension and Westfield Healthcare

We are seeking a Family Solicitor with 0-5 PQE (or equivalent) to join our Family Department at a bustling high street firm in Sheffield City Centre.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Partner/Head of Department with an assorted caseload including Divorce, Finances, Separation, Family Law Act proceedings, Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation Disputes, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Children Act work, etc.

Manage your own caseload efficiently.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge and experience in Family Law matters and the Family Court system, including familiarity with CAFCASS.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Excellent English language skills, including grammar and spelling.

Desirable: Experience conducting Court Hearings independently.

Numerical aptitude.

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, essential for client interactions.

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively within specified timeframes.

Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as autonomously.

Flexibility to work under pressure when necessary, including potential adjustments to working hours