Family Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Nantwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Career development

Administrative support

Collaborative culture

Clear progression

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded Cheshire law firm in recruiting an experienced Family Solicitor to join its Family team in Cheshire. You will manage a varied caseload and provide practical, commercially minded advice with excellent client care, supported by a collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate has around 2+ years PQE in private family law, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in private family law required.
• Confident managing a broad caseload independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Client-focused and professional approach.
• Motivated to contribute to department growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private family matters (divorce, financial remedy, private children, cohabitation).
• Handle TOLATA claims, injunction applications, and nuptial agreements.
• Provide practical, commercially minded advice and excellent client care.

Skills

Private family law

Client communication

Caseload management

Job description

Family Solicitor | Cheshire/Hybrid

Are you a Family Solicitor who genuinely enjoys helping clients through some of life's most challenging moments?

A highly regarded and growing law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor to join its successful Family team in Cheshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who is passionate about family law, values exceptional client care and wants to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop and succeed.

The department is led by experienced and approachable senior lawyers who are committed to mentoring and supporting their team. You'll be joining a firm that has built a strong reputation for both client service and staff development, offering a positive culture where your contribution is genuinely recognised.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private children proceedings
• Cohabitation disputes and agreements
• TOLATA claims
• Injunction applications
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements

This role would suit a confident Family Solicitor who enjoys taking ownership of their caseload, building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially minded advice.

You'll benefit from excellent internal support, including assistance from trainees and paralegals, allowing you to focus on client care and progressing matters efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Family Solicitor with a strong background in private family law with c.2 years+ PQE as a minimum
• Confident managing a broad caseload independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Client-focused with a compassionate and professional approach.
• Motivated to contribute to the continued growth and success of the department.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary above market rate.
• Attractive bonus structure.
• Ongoing supervision and career development.
• Strong administrative and fee-earning support.
• Friendly and collaborative team culture.
• Genuine opportunities for progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm where quality of work, client care and employee development remain at the heart of everything they do.