Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique family law firm in Cheshire is seeking a qualified family solicitor to manage high-net-worth family matters. You will enjoy a supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression. The role includes handling your own caseload and collaborating with senior solicitors on complex cases. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £50,000, with additional benefits including a 20% bonus on fees over target and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

20% bonus on fees over target

Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 from home)

Regular team events and lunches

Clear progression path

Stable, community-focused environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing own family caseload is mandatory.
• Experience in private children work is a bonus.
• Commercial mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of HNW family matters.
• Assist senior lawyers with complex matters.
• Support the growth of your own client base.

Skills

Strong divorce and financial remedy experience

Able to work independently under pressure

Comfortable with business development and networking

Team player in a friendly environment

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

• Run your own caseload of HNW family matters with autonomy and progression
• Be mentored by respected senior solicitors and supported to develop your profile
• Enjoy a down-to-earth team culture, hybrid working and a clear career pathway

Are you a family solicitor who thrives in a collaborative, close-knit team, but wants exposure to high-quality, high-net-worth family work and the opportunity to build your own reputation in the market?

This is your chance to join one of Cheshire’s most established boutique family law firms. You’ll take on an existing caseload of divorce and finance matters (typically in the £1.5m+ range) and assist senior lawyers with more complex, HNW matters as you get up to speed. From there, you'll be supported to grow your own client base and, in time, move into a supervisory role.

You’ll be part of a team where your voice is heard, your growth is prioritised, and your efforts are recognised - including a 20% bonus on billing above target.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified solicitor with experience managing your own family caseload
• Strong divorce and financial remedy experience; private children work is a bonus
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Comfortable getting involved in BD, networking and blogging
• A natural team player who thrives in a friendly, non-corporate environment
• Down-to-earth and proactive, with a commercial mindset

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience
• 20% bonus on fees over target
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 from home once probation is passed)
• Part-time considered (3 or 4 days per week)
• Clear progression path with formal appraisals and quarterly development meetings
• Collaborative, approachable team and inspiring leadership
• Sociable firm culture with regular lunches, Christmas and summer parties, and annual team building days
• Stable, community-focused firm with strong local ties
  
  

Contact Mel Samson
If you’re a family solicitor looking to handle top-quality work while being part of a warm, tight-knit team, get in touch with Mel at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.