Family Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in West Yorkshire is seeking a Family Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in family or childcare law. This role involves managing diverse family law matters, including care proceedings and divorce, with opportunities for career advancement to Head of Department. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Candidates should have strong advocacy skills and the ability to manage their own caseload.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and career development

Flexible home-office split

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in family/childcare law, confident working independently or as part of a team.
• Ambition to achieve panel accreditation and future leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage family and childcare law matters including care proceedings and PLO cases.
• Cover divorce and financial remedies, including disputes involving unmarried couples.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Independently managing caseload

Team collaboration

Education

3+ years PQE in family/childcare law

Job description

Family Solicitor – 3+ PQE – West Yorkshire – £70,000 (DOE) – Job Ref: 2131

This role offers the potential to progress to Head of Department, with excellent support and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• You will manage a broad range of family and childcare law matters, including care proceedings and PLO cases, private law children disputes, and applications for domestic abuse, non‑molestation, and occupation orders.
• Your work will also cover divorce and financial remedies, as well as wider family law issues such as disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in family/childcare law, confident working independently or as part of a team, with strong advocacy skills and the ability to represent clients in hearings.
• Experience in managing or generating your own caseload (a following desirable), knowledge of legal aid alongside private work, and ambition to achieve panel accreditation and future leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, hybrid working with a flexible home‑office split, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training, career development, mentoring, and supervision.

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