Family Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Greater Manchester / Up to £60,000 DOE / An established regional law firm is seeking a Private Family Solicitor to join its busy and supportive family department. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with experience handling a mixed caseload of private family matters who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and well respected team environment –
JOB TITLE: Family Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: 1+
LOCATION: Greater Manchester
SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of private family law matters including divorce and finance, children matters and domestic abuse cases. The role will involve handling a combination of privately funded and Legal Aid work, therefore experience using CCMS and a sound understanding of Legal Aid criteria will be important. Applicants should also be comfortable undertaking their own advocacy where appropriate. Ongoing support, guidance and training will be provided as part of the role. As the position will involve travel to courts and other office locations, access to a vehicle for business use is essential.
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with previous experience managing private family law matters independently. You should be confident handling a varied caseload within a busy and client focused environment and possess strong organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, good IT proficiency and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team. A professional yet approachable manner is essential, alongside a willingness to undertake advocacy and manage both Legal Aid and privately funded matters.
THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a well established regional practice that has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal services alongside excellent client care. The firm combines traditional values with a modern approach to legal practice and continues to invest heavily in its people, culture and long term growth.
Employees benefit from a supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities, including internal workshops and compliance-led learning. The firm also offers a highly competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, life insurance, bonus incentives, wellbeing initiatives, discounted services and memberships, referral schemes and regular staff social events.
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