Family Law Solicitor

Co-op Legal Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent employment

Employee benefits

Family law career development

Growing legal team

Job summary

Co-op Legal Services is expanding its family law team in Manchester. You will manage family law files, provide practical legal advice to clients, and draft family law documentation, guiding cases through appropriate proceedings.

You’ll maintain regular client communication, negotiate outcomes, and keep meticulous case records while collaborating with the wider family law team. A solicitor qualification and NQ/associate-level experience are desirable, with hybrid working and a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor required.
• NQ or associate-level experience in family law encouraged.
• Interest or experience in family law and strong client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law files.
• Provide legal advice to clients.
• Draft family law documentation.
• Manage cases through proceedings.
• Maintain regular client communication.
• Negotiate case outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records.
• Work with the wider family law team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong client care

Legal drafting ability

Good case management

Varied caseload management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Manage family law cases while providing practical legal advice and client support as part of Co-op Legal Services' expanding family law team.

About Co-op Legal Services

Co-op Legal Services provides legal support to individuals and families as part of the Co-op Group's member-owned business.

What you'll do

• Manage family law files
• Provide legal advice to clients
• Draft family law documentation
• Manage cases through appropriate proceedings
• Maintain regular client communication
• Negotiate appropriate case outcomes
• Maintain accurate case records
• Work with the wider family law team

What we're looking for

• Qualified solicitor
• NQ or associate-level experience
• Interest or experience in family law
• Strong client care skills
• Legal drafting ability
• Good case management
• Excellent communication
• Ability to manage a varied caseload

Benefits

• GBP 34,000-£48,000 base salary depending on experience
• Up to GBP 15,600 performance incentives
• Hybrid working
• Permanent employment
• Employee benefits
• Family law career development
• Growing legal team