Family Solicitor

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ison Harrison Solicitors in the Yorkshire region is recruiting a Family Solicitor to manage a busy and varied private family caseload with 2-4 years PQE. The ideal candidate will be organized, commercially aware and capable of handling divorce, finances and private child arrangements matters.

We offer a supportive team environment, a strong emphasis on work/life balance and opportunities for progression within a 100% employee-owned firm. Please include salary expectations in your application.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in private family law or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of family law and court procedures.
• Strong client-care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Running and managing a busy private family caseload.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Representing clients at Court (including advocacy) as appropriate.
• Billing files and maintaining matter administration in line with procedures.

Skills

Client care

Case management

Legal drafting

Advocacy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Current Practising Certificate

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 30 offices.

Recently recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 employers in The Sunday Times Best Big Places to Work 2026, there’s never been a better time to join the team at Ison Harrison.

We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year.

Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.

Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.

Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.

We are currently recruiting for a Family Solicitor.

The role will involve managing a busy and varied private family caseload, so we are looking for someone organised and efficient with a strong sense of commercial acumen, preferably 2-4 years PQE (however we welcome applications from all qualification levels).

Ideally the candidate would have 2-4 years plus experience in the fields of private paying work; divorce and separation, related finance work and private paying child arrangements matters.

In return we offer a supportive environment, where team-spirit is important to us, experienced colleagues and emphasis on a good work/life balance.

KEY TASKS

• Running and assisting with a case load of client matters.
• Dealing with new client enquiries.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Instructing counsel or other experts where appropriate.
• Representing clients at Court (including advocacy) as appropriate.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Cost drafting as appropriate.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Professional and friendly client care.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with procedures and processes.
• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and client-friendly way.
• Good spoken and written communication to deal with clients and other parties face to face, by telephone and in producing legal documents.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Case management systems
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

QUALIFICATION

• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• 2-4 years PQE. However, we can be flexible on this for the right candidate.
• Dependant on skills and experience.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations within your application.

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