Family Solicitor - Step Into Senior Role - 1 Day In Office Possible

A well-established North Yorkshire law firm is looking for a self-starting Family Lawyer to take on a senior role within their Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor (4 PQE) to join a respected practice with a loyal client base, strong local reputation, and a friendly, supportive working culture. The role: Manage a varied caseload of private Family Law matters (no Legal Aid work), you'd be stepping into a caseload where a significant % of them are litigated files. Focus on financial settlements following divorce or separation, as well as wider family law issues. Work alongside another senior lawyer to develop and modernise the department. Supervise and support junior team members, including paralegals and trainees. Deliver exceptional client service and contribute to the continued success of the team. The ideal candidate: 4 years’ PQE with solid experience across all aspects of private Family Law. Confident handling financial cases, including those involving high net worth clients. Proactive, commercially minded, and confident in taking ownership of your caseload. Comfortable with technology and open to improving systems and working methods (experience with speech recognition software is desirable). Supervisory experience required to work with paralegals, trainees and legal support. The offer: Competitive salary with a generous bonus on fees received. Flexible/hybrid working available. Supportive, down-to-earth team with an excellent local reputation. Full-time or part-time hours considered. This opportunity would suit someone living in or near North Yorkshire, perhaps currently commuting to Teesside, York, Leeds, or Harrogate, who’s ready to enjoy a better work/life balance in a friendly, ambitious firm. If you're further afield to North Yorkshire, more remote options will be taken into consideration.

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 11/1/2025