Family Solicitor

Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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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.
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.

Manage a busy Family team in scenic North YorkshireManage junior fee-earners and shape the family team
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.

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.
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.