Family Solicitor NQ-3yr PQE

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Ongoing supervision and development

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd\u00a0invites applications for a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor in a hybrid role based from Northwich. You will develop within a supportive team and handle a varied private family caseload, with clear development pathways and hands-on support.

You will join a well-supported department with Heads of Department who mentor and invest in your growth, gaining exposure to divorce, private children work, agreements, and related matters.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified solicitor up to 3 yrs PQE in private family law.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support on a mixed private family caseload, gradually taking ownership of matters as confidence grows.
• Draft documents, prepare bundles and progress matters under supervision.
• Attend client meetings and calls, take notes and update clients.
• Deliver a high standard of client care, communication and responsiveness.
• Work closely with trainees and paralegals to keep matters moving.
• Use internal systems to progress matters accurately and compliantly.

Skills

Newly Qualified

Private family law

Communication skills

Organised

Team player

Job description

NQ Family Solicitor

Location: Northwich (hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000

Experience: Newly Qualified - 3 yrs PQE

If you are an Solicitor who genuinely enjoys private family law, takes pride in doing things properly, and wants a supportive environment to build your confidence and capability, this is a great opportunity to join a firm known for strong client care and a positive team culture.

Our client is looking to welcome a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor into their team in a hybrid role based from their Northwich office. This role is ideal if you want hands‑on support, a clear development pathway, and the chance to work on a varied private family caseload without being thrown in at the deep end.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-supported department with approachable Heads of Department who are hands‑on and genuinely invested in developing people.

You will gain exposure to a broad mix of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and finances
• Private children work
• Cohabitation agreements
• TOLATA matters
• Injunctions
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

What youll be doing

• Supporting on a mixed private family caseload, gradually taking ownership of matters as your confidence grows
• Drafting documents, preparing bundles and progressing matters under supervision
• Attending client meetings and calls, taking clear notes and helping to keep clients updated
• Delivering a high standard of client care, communication and responsiveness
• Working closely with colleagues, including trainees and paralegals, to keep matters moving
• Using internal systems and processes to ensure matters are progressed accurately and compliantly

What were looking for

• A Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 3 yrs PQE with a genuine interest in private family law
• Strong communication skills and a warm, approachable manner with clients
• A proactive, organised approach and strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn, take feedback well, and build your skills over time
• A team-first mindset and pride in delivering a high standard of work

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme with a genuinely favourable structure
• Ongoing supervision and guidance
• Hybrid working
• Investors in People accredited employer
• Individualised learning and development plan after probation, with development delivered in-house and by industry experts
• Trainee solicitor / paralegal support and centralised typing support
• Full admin and compliance support to reduce admin and allow you to focus on learning and client work
• A collaborative, supportive working environment that values client experience and staff development

Working arrangements

Hybrid working, based from Northwich (1 day from home)