Family & Matrimonial Solicitor - 3+ Years' PQE

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Family & Matrimonial Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE. You will manage a diverse caseload including pre-nuptials, divorce, and financial arrangements. Hybrid working is offered along with a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £65,000. The firm promotes collaboration across teams and values flexibility and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in Family and Matrimonial law or equivalent experience.
• Experience with child care, financial remedies, and related areas preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy, collaborative environment with autonomy and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in family and matrimonial matters.
• Handle or assist with injunctions and protection from domestic abuse.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-referrals and related instructions.

Skills

Family and Matrimonial law

Collaborative communication

Client management

Education

3+ years' PQE in Family and Matrimonial law

Job description

Overview

Family & Matrimonial Solicitor - 3+ Years' PQE. Location: All North West, Greater Manchester. Hybrid working. Permanent role at a well-established regional law firm.

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000

Ref: 58032

Job Type: Permanent

Areas of Law: Child Care, Family and Matrimonial

Level: 2-4 years qualified, 4-6 years qualified, 6 years plus

Sector: Private practice

New opening to join one of the region’s full-service law firms, which is committed to the continued growth of family & private client services. A sizeable family and child care team already exists but it is incredibly busy and looking to expand. The firm is instructed by a broad range of private clients including vulnerable clients, public funded, commercial referrals and high net worth individuals.

You will 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 note: Salary based on PQE/experience. Enhanced benefits and rewards for 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. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Note: References to post qualification experience (PQE) are a guideline to 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in family and matrimonial matters, including pre-nuptials, divorce, financial arrangements, section 8 Children Act applications, separation agreements and TOLATA cases.
• Handle or assist with injunctions, protection from domestic abuse and legal aid cases where applicable.
• Collaborate with colleagues in private client, property and corporate & commercial teams on cross-referrals and related instructions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in Family and Matrimonial law or equivalent experience.
• Experience with child care, financial remedies, and related areas is preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy, collaborative environment with autonomy and flexibility.

How to apply / Other

All enquiries treated in the strictest confidence.