Vacancies

Legal Secretary (Family)

HOURS: 

09:00-17:15, Monday- Friday

BENEFITS: 

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Employee sickness (6 weeks) allowance for added peace of mind
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.

ROLE: 

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary, Assistant or Receptionist feeling overlooked in your current role, this is your sign to make a move.

Our Family Law team in Sheffield is looking for someone with strong typing and organisational skills to support a busy, friendly department. The role involves high-volume audio typing, client contact, and reception cover—ideally with experience in divorce and finance work.

At Sills & Betteridge, your work matters. We’re proud of our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating and the supportive culture that sets us apart. If you're ready to be appreciated, trusted and part of a team that genuinely cares, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working in a Family Law department specifically in divorce and finance (desirable)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong IT skills

ABOUT US:

Join our award-winning Family Law team, recognised as the Lexis Nexis 2024 Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). We offer a close-knit, supportive environment across our 17-office network, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do. Our team includes nationally recognised experts named in The Legal 500 and known for delivering sensitive yet strategic solutions. You'll work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care.

• Pay – Dependant on experience
• Location – Sheffield
• Closing Date –

Please email your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@sillslegal.co.uk

Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer

LOCATION: Sheffield

SALARY: Competitive based on experience

HOURS: Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.15pm

BENEFITS: 

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Employee sickness (6 weeks) allowance for added peace of mind
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.

What does a Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer look like at Sills & Betteridge? 

At Sills & Betteridge, you’ll join a high-performing, supportive team where your work genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives. You’ll handle a steady stream of property matters with efficiency and care, backed by renowned colleagues, offering a knowledgeable service. With our 4.9 Glassdoor rating and 99% staff recommendation rate, it’s clear we value our people just as highly as our clients. If you're ready to grow your expertise in conveyancing, enjoy real autonomy, and be part of a firm that’s trusted across the region, this is your next move.

These are the core things we are looking for:

• An experienced Legal Executive or Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer with a proven track record of complex residential property work
• Strong new build purchase experience 
• Good management and supervisory skills
• Self-motivated and able to organise your own workload
• Strong work ethic, good time management skills and a flexible approach to work. 

ABOUT US:

Our Conveyancing team is known for its efficiency, professionalism and client-first approach. As part of one of the leading firms in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands, you’ll join a supportive, cross-office team of experienced conveyancers committed to delivering smooth property transactions. With a strong local presence, this is an ideal environment for conveyancers who want to grow professionally while offering a valued, essential service to our communities.

Take ownership of your caseload in a fast-paced, supportive conveyancing department that values efficiency and client satisfaction. You’ll benefit from streamlined systems, experienced colleagues, and a reputation for reliability across the region.

• Pay – Competitive based on experience
• Location – Sheffield
• Closing Date – 04/08/2025

Please email your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@sillslegal.co.uk