Family Solicitor 6+ PQE - Leeds/Barnsley

Family Solicitor | 6+ PQE | Yorkshire | Hybrid Working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join a growing and well-regarded Family team, with office locations available in Barnsley and/or Leeds.

This is a great opportunity for an established Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, joining a supportive and close-knit team with opportunities to take on supervisory responsibilities, develop client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of privately funded and Legal Aid family matters, providing high-quality advice and support to clients through often challenging circumstances.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload covering divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic abuse.
• Handling matters from instruction through to conclusion, including picking up ongoing cases where required.
• Attending court hearings, including directions hearings, first appointments and financial dispute resolution appointments.
• Taking client instructions, drafting legal documents and correspondence, and providing clear, practical advice.
• Preparing Legal Aid applications and liaising with the Legal Aid Agency.
• Supporting the development of junior members of the team through supervision and file reviews.
• Contributing to business development and marketing activities, building relationships and generating new opportunities.
• Working towards agreed fee income and billing targets.

Experience in TOLATA matters would be advantageous.

About You

• Has at least 6 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Has strong experience across private children, divorce, financial remedy and domestic abuse matters.
• Has good advocacy and drafting skills.
• Is confident managing their own caseload and providing excellent client care.
• Has experience of Legal Aid work and understands the relevant eligibility criteria and requirements.
• Has the ability to supervise more junior colleagues and undertake file reviews.
• Is commercially minded, self-motivated and confident in developing their own client relationships.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
• An extra day's annual leave for your birthday.
• Two half-day Life Admin Days each year.
• Health scheme.
• Two additional non-contractual bonus opportunities per year.
• Pension scheme.
• Regular team and social events.
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance, employee wellbeing and long-term career development.