Family Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Ramsdens Solicitors is an award-winning Legal 500 recommended law firm with offices across Yorkshire. Our continued success is built upon the expertise, commitment and professionalism of our people.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our highly regarded Private Family team. The role can be based from our Huddersfield, Wakefield or Leeds office and offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your career within a supportive and progressive firm.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters, with a particular focus on finance work, whilst also supporting clients across the full spectrum of private family law matters.

You will work closely with an experienced team, providing clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients during often challenging and sensitive circumstances.

About You

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with between 5-10PQE, however applications from candidates with equivalent experience and a strong background in private family law are welcomed.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience across a broad range of private family law matters.
• Possess strong technical knowledge and sound commercial awareness.
• Be confident in managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent client care and relationship-building skills.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Have a consistent track record of meeting billing and performance targets.
• Experience of TOLATA matters would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Annual salary review
• Clear progression and career development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with long service
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted legal services
• Staff incentives and recognition initiatives
• Comprehensive in-house training and development programme

Career Development & Leadership Opportunities

At Ramsdens, we are committed to supporting the long-term development of our people. This role offers genuine opportunities to progress your career within a growing and ambitious Family team.

Depending on your experience and aspirations, you will have the opportunity to:

• Take an active role in the development and growth of the Family department.
• Mentor and support junior solicitors, trainees, and support staff.
• Build and strengthen professional networks and referral relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and raise your profile within the local market.
• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the team and its service offering.
• Progress towards senior and leadership positions within the firm, supported by ongoing training and development.

Join Us

If you are looking to take the next step in your family law career with a respected and growing Yorkshire law firm, we would love to hear from you.