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Sue Ross Legal are working with an established, and well-respected, high-street law firm in Sheffield to recruit a Family Law Solicitor.
The ideal candidate will have 0-5 PQE, with working knowledge and experience of varied matters, including Divorce, Finances, Separation, Family Law Act proceedings, Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation Disputes, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Children Act work etc.
The role requires that the Family Solicitor assists the Partner/Head of Department on their existing mixed caseload, alongside managing their own caseload.
We are looking for:
• Good working knowledge and experience of the above and The Family Court system and CAFCASS
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Good English, grammar, and spelling
• Experience of doing your own Court Hearings is desirable
• Excellent communication skills - experience in dealing with clients via telephone and face-to-face is essential
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload within the required timescales
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work under pressure as and when required (this may involve some flexibility in working hours).
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