Newly Qualified Family Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in South Yorkshire seeks a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor to manage high-value private family matters. This position offers unmatched development and progression opportunities, working alongside top lawyers in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with family law, be commercially minded, and excel at building client relationships. Join a prestigious firm known for its supportive culture and commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Genuine growth and progression opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience assisting on private family matters, including finances and/or children cases.
• Keen to get involved in business development and grow a network.
• Confident in communicating with clients and able to hold a conversation with ease.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage private family law matters, including complex finance and children work.
• Work closely with senior lawyers on high-value, intricate cases.
• Deliver best-in-class client service with empathy, clarity and confidence.
• Develop business development relationships and contribute to the firm's continued growth.
• Build your profile within the Yorkshire family law market.

Skills

Commercially minded

Outgoing

Proactive

Sociable

Team player

Interest in advocacy

Job description

• Work on high-value, complex private family matters from day one
• Unmatched development, BD exposure and progression alongside market-leading lawyers

This is a rare opportunity for a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor to join one of the UK’s most prestigious boutique family law firms, consistently recognised by The Times, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

With offices across major cities, a reputation for excellence and teams handpicked from the very best family practices, this is a chance to elevate your career within an environment built on talent, innovation and exceptional client care.

The culture is dynamic, supportive and ambitious – perfect for someone hungry to develop quickly and contribute to a growing Yorkshire team.

Who we’re looking for

• NQ Family Solicitor
• Experience assisting on private family matters, including finances and/or children cases
• Commercially minded, confident in communicating with clients and able to hold a conversation with ease
• Keen to get involved in BD and grow a network
• Outgoing, proactive, sociable and a committed team player
• Interest in developing advocacy skills over time

What you’ll be doing

• Assist and manage private family law matters, including complex finance and children work
• Work closely with senior lawyers on high-value, intricate cases
• Deliver best-in-class client service with empathy, clarity and confidence
• Develop BD relationships and contribute to the firm’s continued growth
• Build your profile within the Yorkshire family law market
• Participate in a collaborative culture with Resolution-aligned practice values
• Grow into a confident advocate and well-rounded solicitor

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with elite boutique family firms
• Exposure to HNW and complex private family law matters
• Work alongside top senior lawyers nationally recognised for excellence
• Genuine growth, training and progression opportunities
• A firm consistently ranked: Tier 1 Legal 500 One of The Times’ Best Law Firms 2026 One of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2025
• Supportive environment where personal development truly matters

Contact Lucy Wickham

Lucy specialises in recruiting family lawyers across Yorkshire and works closely with boutique and top-tier family practices. Get in touch for a confidential discussion about whether this opportunity is right for you.