Family (Children) Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Lancashire is seeking a family solicitor to join a supportive team focused on children's law, care proceedings, and domestic abuse work. The role offers flexible working with 4 days WFH after induction, along with competitive salary and clear progression pathways. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years PQE or relevant NQ experience, strong understanding of family law, and good advocacy skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4 days WFH after induction

Clear progression pathway

Bonus scheme

Flexible working culture

Exceptional paralegal support

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years PQE, but NQs will be considered.
• Strong understanding of legal aid and family law procedures.
• Comfortable with advocacy or keen to develop in this area.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior family law experts on meaningful cases.
• Support vulnerable clients through care proceedings and domestic abuse matters.
• Guide clients through divorce and finance discussions.

Skills

Family law procedures

Advocacy

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Apply now 4 days a week WFH after induction + bonus scheme. Sociable, supportive team with unheard-of admin support. Work alongside senior family law experts on meaningful, high-impact cases.

Are you a family solicitor with a passion for children law, care proceedings or domestic abuse work? Join a well-established, Legal Aid-accredited family team that truly puts people first whether that’s vulnerable clients, local communities or their own employees. You’ll be part of a close-knit team led by respected directors, supported by a dedicated paralegal and secretarial team that will take pressure off your day-to-day workload.

Whether you want to focus on private children matters, care proceedings or take on a mixed caseload including divorce and finance, the structure is in place to shape the role around your strengths.

Who we’re looking for

Ideally 3+ PQE, but NQs will be considered with relevant experience. Strong understanding of legal aid and family law procedures. Comfortable with advocacy, or keen to develop in this area. Emotionally intelligent and composed when dealing with sensitive matters. Team player with resilience, drive and a sense of humour.

Salary & benefits

• Earn a competitive salary
• 4 days WFH after induction
• Clear progression pathway
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible, supportive working culture
• Exceptional secretarial and paralegal support
• Opportunities to work with legal aid, care, children and divorce/finance clients
• Regular team socials and an inclusive, down-to-earth atmosphere

Contact

Contact Paula Pawlowska

Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.

How to apply for this role

Apply now. If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply online using the online form below. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula on 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail].