Part-time Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload, including divorce and financial remedy cases. The role offers hybrid working opportunities, clear pathways for progression to senior solicitor level, and a genuinely supportive team environment. Candidates should have 2–4 years' PQE in family law and experience running a caseload autonomously. A strong team player approach is essential, alongside advocacy confidence. Competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £50,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Legal 500-ranked team

Qualifications

• PQE in family law is essential.
• Experience in divorce, financial remedy, and private children work is required.
• Confidence appearing in court is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of family law matters.
• Manage lower-level family work with appropriate autonomy.
• Engage in business development and profile-raising activities.

Skills

Experience running a family law caseload

Advocacy experience

Collaborative approach

Strong-willed and confident

Education

2–4 years’ PQE in family law

Job description

• Family Solicitor role within a long-established Legal 500 team
• Run your own caseload with plenty of work to come into
• Hybrid working, clear progression and a genuinely supportive culture

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded family law team in Leeds. There is already a strong flow of work, meaning you’ll step into an existing caseload while continuing to build your own. The role mirrors what more senior team members are doing, just at a lower level, giving you the chance to develop your experience while remaining firmly fee-earning.

Who we’re looking for

• 2–4 years’ PQE in family law
• Experience running your own family law caseload without supervision
• Exposure to divorce, financial remedy and private children work
• Advocacy experience or confidence appearing in court
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative approach
• Strong-willed and confident, but a genuine team player

What you’ll be doing

• Running your own caseload of divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
• Managing lower-level family work with appropriate autonomyCarrying out your own advocacy
• Building and developing your caseload as new work comes in
• Playing a part in business development and profile-raising activity
• Working closely with senior colleagues as the team continues to grow

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £32,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
• Legal 500-ranked family team with a strong reputation in the market
• Excel-accredited firm with a serious focus on client care
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home for full-time staff
• Part-time working considered (minimum 3 days)
• Clear progression opportunities, including promotion to senior solicitor level
• Supportive, friendly team culture where people genuinely enjoy working together
• Long-term growth plans within the family department

Contact Lucy Wickham

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Lucy specialises in family law recruitment across Yorkshire and can talk you through how this opportunity compares to other family solicitor rolesacross Yorkshire