Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced and credible Family Solicitor with 3 years PQE to join a highly successful award-winning multi-service Legal 500 firm based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The role has been created due to growth and expansion in the existing team. This is a full time, permanent job offering a competitive salary up to £45,000, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, profit sharing bonuses, Benenden healthcare, annual salary reviews, biannual social events, company pension, cycle to work scheme, secretarial support, ongoing training and professional development.

Role Responsibilities:

The incoming Family Solicitor will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:

• Managing a varied caseload involving public law children matters, including care proceedings initiated by local authorities
• Advising clients throughout the Public Law Outline (PLO) process, representing parents and family members at all stages, and preparing cases for court hearings
• Ensuring clients receive clear, sensitive guidance during what can be highly complex and emotionally challenging proceedings
  Handling a broad range of private law children’s cases, including disputes relating to child arrangements, parental responsibility, and contact
• Providing pragmatic, child-focused advice and advocating for clients in negotiations and court proceedings to achieve the best possible outcomes
  Advising and representing clients in matters involving domestic abuse, including applications for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders
• Offering compassionate support while acting swiftly to secure protective measures and ensure client safety
• Supporting clients across a wide spectrum of family law issues, including matters affecting unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes, and relationship breakdowns
• Providing practical, solution-focused advice tailored to each client’s circumstances

Person Specification:
The successful Family Solicitor based in Leeds, West Yorkshire will have strong family law experience, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to sensitive client matters. You should be confident managing cases independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues when required.

• Motivated and commercially minded solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), who is confident managing their own caseload and delivering high quality legal services with minimal supervision
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team environment
• Known for a compassionate and empathetic approach, particularly during sensitive or emotionally challenging situations
• Able to communicate complex legal information clearly and sensitively, ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and understood
• While not essential, a following of clients or referrers would be advantageous, and candidates should show an aptitude for business development and relationship building
• A willingness to work towards relevant panel accreditations is expected, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards of practice
• You will also play an active role in networking and business development initiatives, contributing to the continued growth of the firm by building new client relationships and enhancing the firm’s profile in the market

Benefits and Rewards:

This Family Solicitor role comes with a wide range of benefits including:

• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Profit sharing through bonuses
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension Scheme with employer contribution
• Benenden Health Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and development and supportive supervision from mentors
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews
• Biannual parties for Summer and at Christmas.
• Additional perks and benefits
• Competitive training packages

About the company:

Our client is an award winning Legal 500 practice with offices across England, who have built a strong reputation across areas such as criminal defence, family law, housing, and civil liberties. Their team is made up of experienced and credible solicitors and advocates who combine deep legal expertise with a genuinely compassionate approach. They don’t just handle cases they support people through some of the most challenging moments in their lives. One of the firm’s defining qualities is its dedication to legal aid work. At a time when access to legal representation can be limited, they continue to champion fairness and equality, ensuring that everyone has a voice, regardless of their financial situation. Professional, approachable, and driven by a strong sense of justice, they are a firm that truly puts people first including its employees.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Family Solicitor job, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099.

If this job is not right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days of applying, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.