Family Solicitor 6+ PQE - Leeds/Barnsley

QED Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Life Admin Days

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Family Solicitor with 6+ PQE for a hybrid role in Yorkshire, with offices in Barnsley and Leeds. You will manage a varied caseload across private and Legal Aid matters, provide high-quality advice, and supervise junior team members while contributing to the continued growth of the department.

The role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities to develop client relationships and take on supervisory responsibilities within a supportive

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in Family Law.
• Strong experience across private children, divorce, financial remedy and domestic abuse.
• Excellent advocacy and drafting skills.
• Ability to supervise junior colleagues and undertake file reviews.
• Commercially minded, self-motivated and able to develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private funded and Legal Aid family matters.
• Attend court hearings including directions hearings and FDRs.
• Take client instructions, draft documents and provide clear advice.
• Prepare Legal Aid applications and liaise with the Legal Aid Agency.
• Supervise junior team members and conduct file reviews.
• Support business development and meet fee income targets.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Client care

Team supervision

Business development

Job description

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.