Family (Private) Solicitor - 2 years PQE+

Clayton legal; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Chester seeks a Private Law Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE. This role offers a supportive team environment and a chance to manage your own caseload. Benefits include a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and generous annual leave. Opportunities for training and development are provided, alongside performance bonuses and social events. Ideal for ambitious solicitors looking for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Workplace nursery scheme

Attendance bonuses

Northern Rail discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Monthly prize draws

Regular social events

Training workshops

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE as a Private Law Solicitor.
• Experience in managing family law cases, including finances and children matters.
• Confidence in advocacy and ability to supervise junior members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a private family law caseload covering finances and children matters.
• Supervise junior members of the team.
• Contribute to business development and networking.

Skills

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Minimum 2 years PQE

Job description

Family (Private) Solicitor - 2 years PQE+

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Private Law Solicitor to join a growing and respected Family Department at a well-established North West law firm.

Based in the Chester office, this role offers the chance to work within a supportive team environment while also taking ownership of your caseload and contributing to the ongoing development of the department.

This is more than just a job its a career move.

Youll benefit from a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous annual leave including your birthday off.

Youll also have access to a range of perks such as a workplace nursery scheme, attendance bonuses, Northern Rail discounts, Cycle2Work scheme, monthly prize draws, and regular social events including a firmwide Christmas party.

Training and development are a key part of the firm's culture, with internal workshops, webinars, and clear progression routes.

Youll be managing a private family law caseload covering finances and children matters, and will be expected to work independently while also supervising junior members of the team.

Theres a strong focus on team collaboration, with support and mentoring available from across the department.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years PQE and be confident in advocacy.

Panel accreditation is welcomed, though not essential support is available to achieve this upon joining.

Youll also have the opportunity to get involved in business development and networking, contributing to the continued success of the department.

Please note that a car is required for this position, as occasional travel to courts and other offices is expected.

This is a modern law firm with traditional values at its core.

With eight offices across the North West and over 200 staff, the firm blends a friendly, approachable high street feel with the professionalism and innovation of a contemporary legal practice.

It holds multiple accreditations including Lexcel and is recognised for its commitment to both client care and staff development.

If you're an ambitious solicitor looking for a supportive and engaging environment with real prospects, this is the ideal next step.