GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recognised law firm in their search for an experienced Family Lawyer to join their growing Leeds office.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE to join an established and expanding Family Department within a modern, progressive and supportive firm offering genuine long-term career progression.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload across both publicly funded and private family matters, including:
- Care Proceedings and PLO matters
- Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
- General family law matters including cohabitation disputes and unmarried couples matters
This role would suit a confident and commercially aware Family Lawyer who enjoys building client relationships and wants to play a key role in the ongoing growth of a successful department.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE
- Have strong experience within family and childcare law
- Possess a sound understanding of Legal Aid work
- Be capable of managing their own caseload independently
- Have strong communication and client care skills
- Have a proactive and commercially minded approach
- Be willing to undertake networking and business development activities
- Have a following or referrable client base preferred, although not essential
- Be motivated to work towards panel accreditation
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package of ca. £40,000 PA
- Attractive bonus and profit‑sharing structure
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas/New Year leave
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Fully paperless and modern working environment
- Dedicated administrative and support teams
- Dictation and inbound telephony support
- Firm laptop and mobile phone
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking law firm that continues to invest heavily in both its people and technology, creating an environment where lawyers are able to focus on delivering exceptional client service.
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