Private Family & Legal Aid Solicitor
- Varied caseload across private and public family work
- Hybrid working, birthday leave and life admin days
- Join a growing, close-knit family team with real progression opportunities
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a growing and supportive family law team based in Huddersfield, with the opportunity to work across multiple offices.
You’ll handle a broad mix of private family and legal aid matters, giving you exposure to a varied caseload while working within a collaborative team environment. The role also offers the opportunity to supervise junior team members and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.
The firm is known for its supportive culture and focus on providing a positive working environment where lawyers can develop their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in family law
- Experience handling legal aid family matters
- Knowledge of Legal Aid Agency procedures and eligibility criteria
- Experience running a varied family caseload, including private children, divorce and finances
- Experience dealing with domestic abuse matters and non-molestation orders
- Advocacy experience and confidence in attending hearings
- Strong drafting, communication and client care skills
- Ability to bring in work and develop professional relationships (Desired)
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a varied family law caseload
- Attending court hearings, including directions hearings, first appointments and financial dispute resolution hearings
- Preparing legal aid applications and liaising with the Legal Aid Agency
- Drafting legal documents, statements and correspondence
- Supervising junior fee earners and carrying out file reviews
- Supporting the Head of Department with team development
- Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives
This role offers a balance of fee earning, advocacy and supervisory responsibilities within a busy and growing family team.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working available after training period
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Health scheme benefits
- Potential for bonuses
- Pension scheme
- Christmas social events and team gatherings
- Supportive culture focused on wellbeing and career development
If you’re a Family Solicitor looking for a varied caseload, strong team support and the opportunity to progress within a growing department, this is an excellent opportunity in Huddersfield.
Contact Lucy Wickham
📩 lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Lucy specialises in family and care law recruitment across Yorkshire and can offer a confidential discussion about how this role compares with others in the region.
Key details
Salary
£0 - £0
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-61874
Specialist for family and care lawyers in Yorkshire.
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