Family & Matrimonial Lawyer (2+ yrs' PQE)

Actis Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Stockport seeks an experienced family lawyer to manage various cases including divorce and pre-nuptial agreements. With at least 2 years in practice, you will work within a busy matrimonial team, focusing on family law services and enjoying a collaborative culture. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, alongside enhanced benefits and a trusting work environment that values autonomy and personal achievement.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits

Trusting culture

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant legal role.
• Experience with divorce, pre-nuptials, and financial arrangements.
• Ability to work in a collaborative culture and manage referrals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload including family law and private client services.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in related legal areas.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm's family law services.

Skills

Diverse caseload management

Experience in family law

Cross-referrals and collaboration

Job description

Cheshire. Regional Law Firm. Requires not less than 2 years’ experience.

• New opening to join one of the region’s full-service law firms, which is committed to the continued growth of private client and family law services.
• A sizeable, family and matrimonial team already exists, but it is incredibly busy, and looking to expand.
• With a network of offices throughout the region, the firm is instructed by a diverse range of clients including many wealthy individuals, business owners and professionals.
• You enjoy managing a diverse caseload including pre-nuptials, divorce, financial arrangements, section 8 Children Act applications, separation agreements and TOLATA cases. Ideally, you will also have experience of injunctions, protection from domestic abuse and legal aid cases.
• The firm has a collaborative culture and you will enjoy working closely with colleagues in private client, property and corporate & commercial on cross‑referrals and related instructions.
• Salary will be based on PQE/experience. There are also enhanced benefits and the firm rewards personal performance, contribution and achievement.
• You will find a trusting and vibrant culture that allows people to work with autonomy and flexibility.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.