Junior Private Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Leeds seeks an NQ–2 PQE private family solicitor to join their well-regarded family law team. The role offers a top market salary of £45,000–£53,000 along with benefits such as hybrid working, 24 days of holiday, and an active wellbeing program. Candidates should have prior experience in private family law and a commitment to business development. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days’ holiday, rising to 27

Hybrid working

Standard pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Paid travel to work

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Active wellbeing programme

Regular learning lunches and social events

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with private family law cases.
• Ability to gradually build a caseload.
• Committed to business development from the start.

Responsibilities

• Assist on various private family matters including divorce and financial remedies.
• Build your own caseload with supervision.
• Represent clients in court as needed.

Skills

Private family law experience

Business development involvement

Advocacy skills

Education

NQ–2 PQE qualification as a solicitor

Job description

• Top-of-market salary for this level of role
• Lovely, down-to-earth culture with a wellbeing focus
• Genuine opportunity to develop in a growing Legal 500 family team

Join one of the most respected family law teams in Yorkshire, with Legal 500 recognition, a top-of-market salary for this level, and long-term career development. This is a rare opportunity to begin your post-qualification career in a thriving, supportive firm that genuinely looks after its people.

You’ll work closely with some of the region’s most experienced family lawyers on high-quality private work. From the very start, you’ll be part of a team that values your voice and invests in your progression, wellbeing and confidence.

This is a growth role at a firm where people stay, and the team continues to go from strength to strength.

Who we’re looking for

• NQ–2 PQE private family solicitor
• Previous experience in private family law
• Able to assist on cases and gradually build caseload
• Committed to getting involved in business development from the outset
• Has run some of their own cases (Desired)
• Advocacy experience (Desired)
• Already involved in BD activities (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Assist on a range of private family matters including:
  • Divorce
  • Financial remedy
  • Private children work
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • International family issues
• Build your own caseload gradually with strong supervision and support
• Represent clients in court when required
• Get involved in business development to grow the firm’s private family law brand
• Contribute to the team’s collaborative, inclusive culture

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000–£53,000 (top of market rate for this level)
• 24 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus your birthday off
• Hybrid working (some remote working possible, but more time in the office expected at this level)
• Standard pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Paid travel to work
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Active wellbeing programme
• Regular learning lunches and social events

Contact Lucy Wickham

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📞 03300 245 606