Family Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Birthday day off

Maternity/paternity policies

Job summary

Clayton Legal is recruiting a Family Solicitor in Stockport. The role involves handling a broad range of family matters with support from experienced partners, offering you autonomy to develop expertise while progressing your career.

You will work on financial matters, children cases, and injunctions, with opportunities to build your own network and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in family law.
• Experience handling a broad range of family matters.
• Strong organisational skills and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients throughout proceedings.
• Develop client networks and contribute to business development.
• Assist partners in meeting fee targets and business objectives.

Skills

Family law

PQE 2+ yrs

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to join a progressive legal team based in Stockport.

Working closely with experienced partners across Stockport and Macclesfield, you’ll manage a varied caseload of family matters, with the support and autonomy to develop your expertise and take the next step in your career.

The Role

You will handle a broad range of family law matters, including financial matters, children cases and injunctions, providing clients with clear advice and a supportive, compassionate service throughout.

There will also be opportunities to get involved in business development, build your own network and develop new client relationships, alongside managing your caseload and working towards agreed fee targets.

What are they looking for?

• A qualified Family Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE.
• Experience managing a broad range of family law matters.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• A proactive, approachable team player with an interest in business development.

What’s on offer?

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package designed to support career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave, bank holidays and additional paid Christmas closure days and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare options, medical cashback and access to a 24-hour GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Based predominantly in Stockport, with occasional travel to Macclesfield, this is a great opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking for a varied caseload, supportive partner contact and room to progress.