2PQE Family Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in Manchester seeks a Family Solicitor. This role offers the chance to handle a diverse range of family law cases in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years’ experience and a strong focus on client advocacy and business development.

Qualifications

• Experience with both legal aid and privately funded matters is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge on divorce, finances, children matters, and domestic abuse cases.
• Panel membership or niche expertise in areas like Child Abduction or International Family Law is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including divorce, finances, children matters, and domestic abuse.
• Represent clients at court and undertake your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to team initiatives.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Communication

Advocacy

Business development

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience in family law

Job description

Family Solicitor
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Are you a passionate and dedicated Family Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a nationally recognised, award-winning firm? This is a unique opportunity to become part of a highly respected family law team with an extensive client base and instructions across both legal aid and private matters.

The Role:
Working alongside a team of accredited specialists, you’ll manage a varied and engaging caseload spanning a full spectrum of family law matters. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh platform, the role offers the flexibility to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling a diverse caseload including divorce, finances, children matters, and domestic abuse cases.
• Advising clients on both legal aid and privately funded matters.
• Representing clients at court and undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Supporting or leading on more specialised or niche areas of family law if applicable.
• Assisting with the development of junior colleagues and contributing to team initiatives.
• Playing an active role in business development, networking, and promoting the firm’s services.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in family law (applications considered from NQ to senior level).
• Strong knowledge across core areas such as children matters, domestic abuse, divorce, and financial remedies.
• Panel membership or niche expertise (e.g. Child Abduction, International Family Law) is highly desirable.
• A client-focused approach with excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• A commercially aware and proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in business development.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience working with both legal aid and private clients is advantageous.

Whether you're early in your family law career or an established practitioner seeking to make a bigger impact, this is a rare opportunity to join a progressive team committed to making a difference in clients' lives. Apply now, or send your CV to [e-mail]. For a confidential chat, call 07537 156 394.