A well-respected multi-service Yorkshire firm is looking for a family solicitor to join their team in York city centre.  

As part of the firm’s Legal-500 recognised family team, you will handle a varied caseload and will assist senior colleagues. You will also be involved in marketing and business development activity in order to help generate new business. 

The firm offer flexible working to their lawyers, so this is the ideal opportunity for a family solicitor who is looking to improve their work-life balance. 

Family Solicitor – York  The company & role 

• A progressive, multi-service regional firm with offices across North and East Yorkshire and a very well-regarded family team 

   

• You will manage your own caseload of matters including divorces, private children’s law, financial remedy and cohabitee/unmarried disputes 

   

  The firm support a number of good causes, both in Yorkshire and nationally and have close connections to the local community 

   

  They are committed to helping their lawyers develop; a number of the firm’s senior solicitors joined at a junior level and have progressed through the ranks 

   

  While you will be based in York, you will occasionally be required to travel to other offices 

   

  Commutable from York, Leeds, Harrogate, Malton and Ripon 

   

 Added extras and benefits 

• Competitive salary 

   

• Close-knit team and a friendly and supportive working culture 

   

  Excellent progression opportunities 

   

  Flexible working hours 

   

The ideal candidate 

• A Family Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE 

   

  Will have experience of handling matters involving divorce, financial remedy and private children work 

   

  Experience of working on TOLATA cases would be useful but is not essential 

   

  A solicitor with excellent client care and organisational skills  

   

  Will be a team player who works well under pressure and has a proven record of hitting financial targets 

   

  Will be capable of working independently 

   

How to apply for this Family Solicitor role  If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Lucy on 03300 245 606 or email lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com.  

Lucy is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in recruiting family solicitors across Yorkshire. She works with family departments at firms of all shapes and sizes in Leeds, York, Harrogate and Huddersfield. If you are looking for a new position, Lucy is ready to help you make a move.  

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