Family Solicitor NQ

Yorkshire Pie Company; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Yorkshire firm in Brighouse is seeking an NQ+ Family Solicitor to join their supportive team. This role includes handling a diverse caseload focusing on private family matters such as divorce and financial remedy proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience in family law and be comfortable managing their own cases with supervision. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with clear opportunities for professional growth and development within family law.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative working environment

Clear long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in family law gained through training contract or paralegal work.
• Comfortable attending court for advocacy.
• Keen to develop within a busy family team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of divorce and separation cases.
• Manage financial remedy proceedings.
• Address private children matters.

Skills

Family law expertise

Client care skills

Advocacy skills

Caseload management

Education

NQ Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor (NQ+)

Brighouse

High-quality private family work with small legal aid caseload

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an NQ+ Family Solicitor to join a well-established Yorkshire practice in their Brighouse office.

This role offers a varied and high-quality family law caseload, with a strong focus on private family matters, alongside a small, manageable amount of legal aid work. You’ll be joining a well-regarded, supportive team with a strong reputation in the local market.

The Role

You will handle your own caseload of family matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation disputes
• A limited amount of publicly funded family work

There is genuine scope to develop your experience and progress your career, with support from experienced colleagues.

About You

• NQ Solicitor +
• Experience in family law (gained through training contract, paralegal work or post-qualification)
• Comfortable undertaking advocacy, including attending court where required
• Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong client care skills with a practical and empathetic approach
• Keen to develop and progress within a busy and well-regarded family team

Why Join?

• Mix of quality private work and limited legal aid
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Well-established firm with strong local roots
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear opportunity for long-term development

This is a great opportunity for an NQ or junior Family Solicitor looking to build a solid career within a reputable Yorkshire firm, working on meaningful and engaging cases.