2 x Private Family Solicitors Needed - Leading N.Yorkshire Firm

  • QED Legal
  • Thirsk, Yorkshire
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time

Job Description

A well-established North Yorkshire law firm are looking for TWO Private Family Solicitors to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for two experienced Family Solicitors (4+ PQE) to join a respected practice with a loyal client base, strong local reputation, and spearheaded by an incredibly experienced solicitor and mediator so the opportunity to learn is second to none. 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 with the Head of Family 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.
If you're further afield to North Yorkshire, more remote options will be taken into consideration. For more information, please reach out to me here: