Family Solicitor / CILEX – North West
Multiple North West Office Locations
Are you a Family Lawyer looking for a role where you can make a real difference while building your career within a supportive and well-resourced team?
An established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to strengthen its Family Department with the appointment of an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team handling a varied caseload of privately funded and publicly funded family work, supported by experienced lawyers and dedicated legal support staff.
The firm has developed a strong reputation for providing practical, compassionate advice during some of the most challenging times in its clients’ lives. As a result, it continues to attract a steady flow of quality instructions across all areas of family law.
The Opportunity
You’ll take ownership of your own caseload while working as part of a collaborative and experienced team. The role offers a broad mix of family matters, ensuring no two days are the same.
Your work is likely to include:
Divorce and separation matters
Financial remedy and matrimonial finance cases
Arrangements relating to children
Private law children disputes
Domestic abuse and protective injunction applications
Advocacy at court hearings
Providing clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting business development initiatives and networking opportunities within the local market
About You
We’re keen to hear from confident Family Lawyers who enjoy taking responsibility for their own matters while remaining an active part of a wider team.
You will ideally possess:
Previous experience handling a broad range of family law matters
Strong advocacy skills and confidence representing clients at hearings
Excellent client care and communication abilities
The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively
A commercial mindset and understanding of fee targets
Strong organisational and time-management skills
A proactive and positive approach to teamwork
Experience of Legal Aid work would be advantageous but is by no means essential.
Why Consider This Role?
✔ Join a sizeable and well-established family team
✔ Friendly and collaborative working culture
✔ Strong administrative and legal support
✔ Genuine long-term progression opportunities
✔ Performance-related bonus scheme
✔ Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
✔ Additional incentive and holiday reward schemes
✔ Pension contribution
✔ Multiple office locations across the North West, offering flexibility and convenience
The Firm
This is a firm that places a real emphasis on its people. You’ll be joining a business that combines the resources and stability of an established regional practice with a genuinely supportive and approachable culture. Lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers, build client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the department.
If you’re looking for a Family Law role where you’ll be trusted with quality work, supported by experienced colleagues and given a clear path for progression, we’d be delighted to speak with you.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Layla Jackson
Mobile: 07831615961
Email: [email protected]