Family Solicitor

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

Job summary

A boutique family law firm in Cheshire is seeking a qualified family solicitor to manage a caseload of divorce and finance matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-net-worth cases with support to grow into a supervisory position. The firm values collaboration and provides a supportive environment with flexible hybrid working arrangements and a bonus on fees over target.

Benefits

20% bonus on fees over target

Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 home)

Regular social events and team building days

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take on an existing caseload of divorce and finance matters.
• Assist senior lawyers with complex, high-net-worth family law matters.
• Grow your own client base and move into a supervisory role.

Skills

Experience managing own family caseload

Strong divorce and financial remedy experience

Independent work capability

Involvement in business development

Team player

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

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

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.