Family Solicitor - Senior Associate
Greater Manchester – £48,750 - £66,500
Family Solicitor (c.5+ Years PQE)Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £Open
About the Firm
We are working with a prestigious national law firm renowned for its expertise in Family Law. Recognised as a Legal 500 firm, they offer an outstanding platform for career progression and professional development within a supportive and modern working environment.
The Role
The firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with at c.5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in divorce, matrimonial finances, private children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with a proven track record of managing a varied caseload and providing exceptional client care. You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior team members, ensuring adherence to the firm’s national standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Handling a diverse caseload, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Matrimonial finances and asset distribution
- Private children matters, including custody arrangements
- Cohabitation disputes
- Supervising and supporting team members to achieve high performance.
- Maintaining a high standard of client care, with sensitivity to the challenging and time-sensitive nature of family law cases.
- Meeting deadlines and ensuring efficient time management under pressure.
- High-Quality Work: Exposure to diverse and complex cases within an established Family Law team.
- Flexible Working: Work from home avaiable with the firm promoting a modern and autonomous approach to work.
- Career Progression: A clear and genuine path for advancement within the firm, with internal promotions actively encouraged.
- Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment with a manageable caseload and access to robust resources.
- Salary: Competitive package with additional benefits.
- A qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Family Law.
- Extensive experience in divorce, matrimonial finances, private children work, and cohabitation disputes.
- Proven ability to supervise and mentor team members effectively.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
- A commitment to providing exceptional client care and handling sensitive matters professionally.
Ryan joined Douglas Scott in 2018 having previously worked as a Sales Operations Manager. He specialises in Private Practice recruitment in the North West and recruits from Legal Assistant level up to Partnership level, and works with a range of small regional practices, boutique firms and larger national and international practices. Ryan works with well-established departments as well as with firms which are keen to diversify into new areas of law.
"Ryan was obviously very knowledgeable about the role I was looking for and secured an interview within 24 hours. He was helpful and keen I felt I was in good hands."
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Family Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £48,750 - £66,500
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Greater Manchester
- Reference: 1132389
