Junior Private Family Solicitor

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  • 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

lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
03300 245 606

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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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