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Family Solicitor

Ripon Permanent £65,000 - £68,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor based in Ripon who will manage a small team. As Head of Department you will deal with divorce, children disputes, financial remedy work and associated litigation.
  • Manage a busy Family team in scenic North Yorkshire
  • Manage junior fee-earners and shape the family team

About Our Client

Our client is a well established regional law firm with offices across North Yorkshire. They provide a broad spectrum of legal services including family & children, dispute resolution, agricultural law, estate administration and commercial work. The firm takes a community-focused approach, maintaining long-standing client relationships (often spanning generations) and emphasising personal service and local expertise.

Job Description

The Family Solicitor - Head of Department will be:

  • Manage the family department in the Ripon office.
  • Managing divorce cases including financial remedy work and ancillary relief.
  • Handling children disputes and related litigation.
  • Tackling family-law litigation matters (contested hearings, injunctions, enforcement etc).
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior fee-earners and support staff.
  • Building the department's client base, managing relationships and contributing to business growth.
  • Collaborating with other departments (e.g., private client, conveyancing) to ensure cross-selling and holistic service.
  • Reporting to senior management on performance, forecasts and key metrics.

The Successful Applicant

The Family Solicitor - Head of Department should be / have;

  • A solicitor in family law - ideally at least 5+ years' experience dealing with divorce, financial remedies, children disputes and family litigation.
  • Experienced in managing or supervising juniors
  • Strong in all aspects of family litigation - including contested hearings, injunctions, settlement negotiations and enforcement.
  • Dealing with business development, building client relationships and cross-selling services.
  • Excellent communicator, pragmatic, with strong client-service focus and ability to work in a regional environment.

What's on Offer

This is a permanent opportunity based in Ripon with a competitive salary of up to around £65,000 reflective of the role's seniority and location. You will head the family department of a reputable regional firm, enjoy the benefit of a supportive team culture, and work in a beautiful North Yorkshire setting. The firm is committed to career development, providing scope for growth, taking responsibility and having real influence over the direction of the department.

Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6875853
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Family Law
Sector
Business Services
Location
Ripon
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-112025-6875853