Job Description

Eventus Legal is looking for a skilled and highly credible Family Solicitor to join a well established and respected legal firm in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Our client is a well established, forward thinking law firm, recognised for delivering high quality legal services with a client centred approach. The have a team of approachable and experienced Solicitors who specialise in all aspects of property law and are now looking to grow their Family Law department with this exciting new role. This is a brand new role where you will be part of the team who set up the Family department. The role is permanent, full time, offering a salary up to 50,000, free onsite parking, 25 days holiday and free financial and pensions advice.

Role Responsibilities:

The incoming Family Solicitor based in Bradford, West Yorkshire will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:


Manage a diverse caseload including divorce and separation, financial remedy proceedings, children act matters, cohabitation issues, domestic abuse and protective injunctions Provide clear, accurate legal advice and representation to clients Conduct advocacy where appropriate Draft legal documents, statements, and court applications Maintain high standards of file management and compliance Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service delivery Contribute to business development, networking, and the growth of the Family Law department plus recruiting, mentoring and managing new junior employees Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm especially within the Family Law department

Person Specification:

The successful Family Solicitor based in Bradford, West Yorkshire will ideally have a minimum of 5 years' PQE upwards of family law casework.


Qualified Solicitor with around 4-5 years' PQE in Family Law Strong knowledge of private family law and relevant procedures Excellent client care skills with the ability to deal sensitively with vulnerable clients Confident advocacy experience Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team A proactive, solution-focused approach to casework Experience using case management systems Previous experience managing and mentoring junior staff

Benefits and Rewards:

This Family Solicitor role in Bradford, West Yorkshire comes with a wide range of benefits including:


Salary in the region of 50,000 DOE 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Free onsite parking Statutory pension scheme Complimentary pensions and financial advice Supportive working environment with opportunities for progression

About the company:

Based in West Yorkshire with offices in the North East and North Yorkshire, traditionally our client is known for its reputation across Northern England within conveyancing. The firm offers a broad range of services, from residential and commercial property conveyancing to wills, probate, estate administration and related legal work. They aim to deliver a personalised service, ensuring their clients are kept informed throughout the legal process. They are committed to providing their clients with the highest level of service and professional expertise and excited to be opening a Family and Matrimonial department.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Family Solicitor job based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099.


If this job is not right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.