Family Solicitor
Location: Stockport
Salary: Competitive DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available
Family Solicitor – Join a Leading Legal 500 & Chambers Ranked Team
My client is seeking a talented and ambitious Family Solicitor to join their highly regarded Family Law department in Stockport. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised team known for delivering outstanding results for clients across a broad range of complex and high-value family law matters.
Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, my client has built an outstanding reputation for excellence, client care, and technical expertise. The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for clients while providing a platform for lawyers to develop and progress their careers.
This role offers exposure to high-quality work, strong supervision and mentoring from experienced practitioners, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a forward-thinking and growing firm.
The Opportunity
You will manage a varied and interesting caseload covering a wide range of private family law matters while working alongside experienced colleagues within a highly respected team.
Your caseload will include:
- Divorce and separation matters
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Private children law matters
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation and separation disputes
- High-net-worth financial matters
- Child arrangement and relocation cases
- Domestic abuse and injunction applications
- International family law issues where applicable
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and rewarding cases while developing your technical expertise and building strong, long-lasting client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a diverse family law caseload from instruction through to conclusion
- Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice
- Drafting legal documents, applications, witness statements, and settlement agreements
- Conducting legal research and advising on developing case law and legislation
- Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, experts, and third parties
- Representing clients and conducting advocacy where appropriate
- Delivering exceptional standards of client care throughout the client journey
- Managing files efficiently and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting business development and networking initiatives
- Contributing to the continued success and growth of the department
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
- Qualified Solicitor status
- Experience handling a range of private family law matters
- Strong technical knowledge of family law and court procedures
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
- A compassionate and professional approach to client care
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
- An interest in business development and building professional networks
Career Development & Progression
My client is committed to investing in its people and providing clear opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing mentoring, access to high-quality work, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected family lawyers in the region.
Whether your ambition is to deepen your technical expertise, develop a specialist area of practice, or progress into a more senior role, this position offers an excellent platform for long-term career growth.
Why Join My Client?
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team
- High-quality and varied family law caseload
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Strong administrative and operational support
- Exposure to complex and interesting matters
- Modern and flexible working culture
- Opportunity to work with highly regarded family law specialists
Working Environment
My client has established a reputation as one of the leading firms in its field by combining technical excellence with exceptional client service. The firm places significant emphasis on employee wellbeing, professional development, and creating a positive working environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.
Apply Now
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking to join a highly respected and growing team offering excellent quality work, flexible working arrangements, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading law firm.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockport, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Family Law: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
