Family Solicitor

Ignite Talent Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group's client in Manchester is seeking a family solicitor to join their team, working predominantly from their Stockport office with travel to their Macclesfield office as required. This role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor with 2+ years PQE who wishes to develop their career.

You will work closely with two partners, handle a varied family matter caseload and contribute to business development across locations.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE in family law.
• Experience handling a broad range of family matters.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload including financial matters and children cases.
• Provide clients with a supportive and compassionate service.
• Engage in business development and networking to grow client relationships.
• Oversee billing, time recording and cash collection in line with targets.

Skills

Family law

Client communication

Time management

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

2+ years PQE

Job description

Our client in Manchester is seeking a family solicitor to join their team, working predominantly from their Stockport office with travel to their Macclesfield office as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with 2+ years PQE to further develop their career. You will work closely with two partners across both locations, benefiting from support and autonomy while managing a varied caseload of family matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a varied family law caseload, including financial matters, children cases, and injunctions, with opportunities for progression.
• Provide clients with an effective, supportive, and compassionate service.
• Engage in business development activities, including building your network, developing new client relationships, and attending BD events.
• Generate fee income and maintaining effective control of time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in line with agreed targets.

About you:

• A qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE
• Experienced in supporting and managing a broad range of family law matters
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• A clear and confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• A positive team player who is approachable and committed to excellent client care