Family Solicitor

SaccoMann; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

SaccoMann is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join a small, well-established Staffordshire firm. You will manage privately funded matters, take ownership of your caseload and contribute to developing the family department. You will build strong client relationships and help shape future strategy while enjoying a supportive, autonomous environment.

The role offers a varied caseload and genuine opportunity to influence growth, with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Family Law
• Experience handling privately funded family matters
• Confident managing own caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong client care, communication and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development
• Keen to contribute to growth of the department

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters
• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Matters involving children, including arrangements and disputes
• Cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Advise clients on settlement options, negotiation and court proceedings
• Build relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Play an active role in developing the department and generating new work

Skills

Family Law

Client Care

Negotiation

Business Development

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a small, well-established law firm in Staffordshire. The role would suit someone looking for more than simply managing a caseload, with the chance to play a key part in developing and growing the firm’s family department.

The work will be entirely privately funded, covering a broad range of family matters. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and contribute to the future direction of the department.

The Work will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Divorce and separation, including financial remedy proceedings.
• Matters involving children, including arrangements and disputes.
• Cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
• Advising clients on settlement options, negotiation and court proceedings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Playing an active role in developing the department, generating new work and identifying opportunities for growth.

About You:

• At least 5 years’ PQE in Family Law.
• Experience handling a broad range of privately funded family matters.
• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong client care, communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in business development.
• Keen to take on a visible role and make a meaningful contribution to the growth of the department.

What's on Offer:

• The opportunity to join a small, friendly firm in Staffordshire.
• A key role in shaping and growing the family department.
• Genuine autonomy and the chance to influence how the department develops.
• A varied privately funded caseload.
• Supportive working environment and close involvement with the wider firm.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.