Family Solicitor

Haris Law Solicitors; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Career development support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Haris Law Solicitors in Blackburn is expanding its Family Law Department and seeks a committed solicitor with at least 1 year PQE to manage a varied caseload from instruction to conclusion, including advocacy where appropriate.

You will deliver high-quality client care, advise on funding options, and work closely with counsel and clients in a supportive, deadline-driven environment committed to Lexcel accreditation and exceptional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PQE
• Strong knowledge of family law, especially divorce and finances
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative
• Experience working with sensitive or vulnerable clients
• Strong time management and case management skills

Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of family law matters
• Advising clients on funding options and assessing financial eligibility
• Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, and third parties
• Representing clients in court and conducting advocacy when required
• Delivering compassionate and clear advice to often vulnerable clients
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards

Skills

Family law

Advocacy

Client care

Time management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Haris Law Solicitors is a busy, family specialist law firm located in the heart of Blackburn town centre. We are Resolution and Lexcel-accredited.We pride ourselves on delivering clear, practical legal advice with a personal touch. As our firm continues to grow, we’re expanding our Family Law Department and are looking for committed and capable solicitors to join our team.

The Role

This is a full-time role involving both privately and publicly funded cases. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, provide high-quality client care, and handle matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, including advocacy where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of family law matters
• Advising clients on funding options and assessing financial eligibility
• Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, and third parties
• Representing clients in court and conducting advocacy when required
• Delivering compassionate and clear advice to often vulnerable clients
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year PQE
• Strong knowledge of family law, especially divorce and finances
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative
• Experience working with sensitive or vulnerable clients
• Strong time management and case management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Career development and support for Law Society/Resolution accreditation
• A supportive, approachable team environment