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Family Solicitor

Job details
Posting date: 20 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 March 2026
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Bailey Hunter
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JC3909

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Summary

Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)

A well-regarded Middlesbrough law firm is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor (1 PQE+) to join its busy and supportive Family team. This is a proper “good quality work, good people, and a steady flow of instructions” role – ideal if you want to build on your experience in a stable environment with strong local reputation.

The role

You’ll run your own caseload of private family matters, with support where needed,
including:

- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy and settlements
- Private children matters
- Cohabitation disputes
- Non-molestation and occupation orders

What they’re looking for

- 1 PQE+ with private family experience (or equivalent fee-earning experience)
- Confident managing files with appropriate supervision
- Strong client care and a calm, practical approach
- Comfortable working to deadlines and juggling a busy caseload
- Resolution membership is a plus (not essential)

What’s on offer

- Competitive salary (DOE)
- A friendly, down-to-earth team with real support
- Quality private work and a steady pipeline of new instructions
- Clear scope to develop and progress

Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com

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