Solicitor – Family (Pontefract)

Department: Family & Matrimonial.

Location: Pontefract Office.

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Location: South Elmsall (with occasional travel to our Huddersfield, Barnsley and Leeds offices)

Department: Family Law

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid Working Available

Join an Award-Winning Family Law Team

Ridley & Hall Solicitors is seeking an experienced

Family Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join our growing Family Law team based in South Elmsall.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled family lawyer who is passionate about delivering outstanding client care and is looking to take the next step in their career. For the right candidate, there is a potential leadership opportunity to help shape and lead our South Elmsall Family team.

Working alongside a highly respected and supportive department, you will manage a varied caseload whilst contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.

About The Role

You will handle a broad range of privately funded and legally aided family law matters, providing expert advice and representation to clients during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

The role offers a mix of fee-earning, advocacy, supervision and business development responsibilities, making it ideal for an ambitious solicitor seeking a varied and rewarding position.

In This Role You Will

• Manage your own family law caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Handle matters including:
• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children disputes
• Domestic abuse matters
• Non-molestation orders
• Attend court hearings, including:
• Directions hearings
• First appointments
• Financial Dispute Resolution hearings
• Take client instructions and provide practical, empathetic legal advice.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and court applications.
• Prepare Legal Aid applications and liaise with the Legal Aid Agency.
• Assist with file reviews and supervision of junior team members.
• Support the Head of Family with team development and quality management.
• Contribute to networking, marketing and business development activities.
• Work collaboratively across our offices when required.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Is a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Family Law.
• Has experience managing their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Has strong experience in:
• Divorce and financial remedy matters
• Private children proceedings
• Domestic abuse cases
• Advocacy and court representation
• Has knowledge of Legal Aid eligibility and procedures.
• Demonstrates exceptional client care and communication skills.
• Is commercially aware and keen to help grow the department.
• Can develop professional contacts and generate new work.
• Is self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Has experience supervising colleagues or is keen to develop supervisory responsibilities.
• Meets, or is capable of meeting, Legal Aid Supervisor requirements.
• Has experience of TOLATA matters (desirable but not essential).
• Possesses strong leadership skills and an interest in future team leadership opportunities.

Why Join Ridley & Hall?

At Ridley & Hall, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where individuals can develop rewarding careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We Offer

• Hybrid working opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• High-quality and varied work.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to clients’ lives.

About Ridley & Hall Solicitors

Ridley & Hall Solicitors is a Yorkshire-based law firm with offices in Huddersfield, Leeds, Barnsley and South Elmsall. We are known for delivering expert legal advice with compassion, integrity and professionalism, helping individuals, families and businesses across the region.

If you are an experienced Family Solicitor looking for your next challenge within a progressive and growing law firm, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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