Family Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Family Solicitor in North Yorkshire to join a growing team, handling a varied caseload with a focus on matrimonial finance and private children matters. The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE, though newly qualified Solicitors will also be considered.

You will excel in client care and communication, building trusted relationships within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law, ideally matrimonial finance and private children matters.
• Strong communication and client care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of family law matters with focus on matrimonial finance and private children work.
• Provide clear, tailored advice to clients during relationship breakdowns and related agreements.
• Work with experienced colleagues to develop client relationships and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Family law

Client care

Communication

Job description

Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor / NQ-5 PQE / North Yorkshire / £60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join a growing team, handling a varied caseload with a focus on matrimonial finance and private children matters.

Job Details

• Job title: Family Solicitor
• PQE required: NQ-5
• Location: North Yorkshire
• Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join an established and highly regarded family department. You will handle a varied caseload of family law matters, with a particular focus on matrimonial finance and private children work. The role will also include advising on relationship breakdown, cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, providing practical and tailored advice to clients navigating often challenging personal circumstances.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team.

Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE, although newly qualified Solicitors will also be considered.

You will have experience in family law, ideally with exposure to matrimonial finance and private children matters. Strong communication and client care skills are essential, alongside the ability to provide clear, considered advice tailored to each client's circumstances.

You will be proactive, personable and keen to develop your career within a supportive team, with a genuine interest in building strong client relationships.

Firm

This opportunity is with a well established law firm with a strong presence across the Yorkshire market. The firm has a highly regarded family team and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced senior colleagues in a supportive environment.

A competitive salary is available depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing team.

Equal Opportunity

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.