Trainee Family Solicitor / Family Solicitor

A leading boutique family law firm is currently seeking a Family Law Solicitor with at least one year PQE to join its growing Sheffield city centre office.

This award-winning practice specialises exclusively in private family law and has built a strong national reputation for advising high-net-worth clients. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to welcome an ambitious solicitor who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
This is a permanent, full-time position, with flexible working available following probation. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of private family matters (both litigated and non-litigated) while also supporting senior fee earners on complex financial remedy and private children cases. You will advise clients across a broad range of matters, including:

• Divorce and dissolution
• Financial remedy
• Private children matters
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Schedule 1 applications
• Cohabitation matters

Excellent client care sits at the heart of this firm’s approach. The successful solicitor will be confident advising clients, managing expectations and building strong relationships, while maintaining financial control of their caseload and contributing positively to the wider team. There will also be opportunities to support business development and local networking, helping to raise the profile of the Sheffield office.

The firm is keen to speak with solicitors who have at least one year’s PQE in private family law and who are comfortable managing their own files with appropriate supervision. You’ll be professional, personable and self-motivated, with strong communication and organisational skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a genuine desire to develop within a specialist family law practice.

Key requirements include:

• At least 1 year PQE in private family law
• Experience running your own caseload
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook and Excel essential)

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, private medical insurance, health cash plan, life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover, private dental, Cycle to Work, retail and lifestyle discounts, staff away days and awards events, employee referral scheme and genuine opportunities for ongoing career development and progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded family law firm at an exciting stage of growth, offering genuine long-term prospects for the right candidate.

If you would like a confidential discussion about this role, please call Justine on 0161 914 7357 or please email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk