Family Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking space

iPhone

Auto-enrolment pension

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional time off between Christmas

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Family Solicitor (Matrimonial) in Bury. You will manage a private family caseload focused on financial remedy, divorce, and private Children Act matters, reporting to the Managing Partner and Head of Department.

The role offers a stable, well-regarded practice with a quality workload and supportive team. You’ll inherit a small but ongoing caseload, with billing and targets in place, and be part of a team that values experience, thorough drafting, and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in private family law.
• Strong experience in financial remedy work, including drafting and procedure.
• Comfortable meeting deadlines and targets with high client-care standards.
• Confident drafting family documents such as orders, statements and agreements.
• Experience or working knowledge of Part 25 expert instruction (pensions, forensic accountants, surveyors) and related court processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private family matters, primarily financial remedy work.
• Advise clients on divorce and separation, including related financial issues.
• Handle private Children Act matters as required.
• Prepare and draft key documents, including pleadings, statements and orders.
• Manage disclosures and pre-application protocol requirements.
• Instruct and liaise with experts and counsel when needed.
• Attend and support hearings (FDA, FDR, interim applications) with advocacy where required.
• Work to billing targets with a commercial and organised approach.
• Support marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Private family law

Financial remedy

Drafting

Time management

Client care

Court documents

Negotiation

Job description

Family Solicitor (Matrimonial)

Location: Bury

Salary: £44,000 (circa, dependent on experience)

Experience: 2+ years PQE

If you enjoy private family work with a strong focus on financial remedy, and you want to join a well-regarded team where you can inherit a quality caseload and build your profile, this is a great opportunity to step into a stable, respected practice.

Our client is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor (2+ years PQE) to join their specialist family team, working closely with the Managing Partner and Head of Department, alongside a highly experienced and supportive paralegal.

You will inherit a small but ongoing, good-quality caseload, with the majority of work focused on finances arising from divorce and separation, plus some private Children Act matters.

The team has a long-standing reputation and benefits from repeat instructions and recommendations. The practice is privately funded and does not undertake legal aid work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of private family matters, primarily financial remedy work

• Advising clients on divorce and separation, including associated financial issues

• Handling private Children Act matters as required

• Preparing and drafting key documents, including pleadings, statements and orders

• Managing disclosure and pre-application protocol requirements

• Instructing and liaising with experts and counsel when needed

• Attending and supporting hearings, including FDA, FDR and interim applications (advocacy where required)

• Working to billing, recovery and target expectations, with a commercial and organised approach

• Supporting marketing and business development activity, including events organised by the Business Development Manager

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in private family law

• Strong experience in financial remedy work, including procedure and drafting

• Comfortable working to deadlines, targets and high client-care standards

• Confident drafting a wide range of family documents, including orders, statements and agreements

• Experience (or working knowledge) of:

• Part 25 expert instruction (pensions, forensic accountants, surveyors)

• Maintenance pending suit and interim applications

• Variation applications

• Disclosure requirements and pre-application protocol

• Court bundles (Part 27A) and interlocutory applications

• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

• Private Children Act experience is beneficial, including procedure, negotiation and drafting

• Family Law Act injunctions experience is beneficial (non-molestation and occupation orders)

• A genuine interest in progressing towards Resolution accreditation in financial remedy and private children work

What’s On Offer

• Salary circa £40,000 (dependent on experience)

• iPhone

• Auto-enrolment pension

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year

• Parking space

Working Arrangements

This is an office-based role. There is no formal work from home policy, however occasional home working is not an issue.