Family Solicitor

HarKaye Core Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

HarKaye Core Talent is assisting a respected family law firm in South Manchester with a hybrid role for a Family Solicitor (1-5 PQE). You will manage your own caseload in privately funded matters and develop strong client relationships.

You will join a supportive team, with ongoing training, and enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years PQE in family law.
• Experience handling privately funded family matters.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• Committed to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Handle divorce, financial remedies, private children matters.
• Draft and advise on separation agreements and pensions on divorce.
• Build client relationships and provide high quality legal advice.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Organisation

Case management

Independent work

Job description

Family Solicitor

South Manchester/ Hybrid

A highly regarded specialist family law firm is seeking a talented Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team due to continued expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience handling privately funded family law matters who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters, including:

• Divorce and dissolution of marriage
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Separation agreements
• Pensions on divorce
• Cohabitation and property disputes between unmarried couples

You will work closely with experienced family law specialists and have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal advice and representation.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor with between 1-5 years PQE in family law
• Have experience managing a privately funded family law caseload
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills
• Be able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment
• Demonstrate strong organisational and case management skills
• Be committed to delivering exceptional service to clients

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture

The opportunity to join a respected specialist family law practice experiencing continued growth

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-established firm that genuinely values its people and offers a positive working environment.