NQ Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Health plan

Company pension

Generous leave

Salary sacrifice

Lifestyle benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with NQ to 2 years' PQE to join a specialist family law team in Liverpool. You will handle private family matters with supervision, mentoring and training, and contribute to business development in a supportive, high-quality environment.

The role offers flexible working and a competitive salary as part of a comprehensive benefits package designed to support career development in family law.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years’ PQE or equivalent experience as Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience in private family law.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.
• Strong IT and practical skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible and proactive approach.
• Genuine interest in developing career in specialist family law.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Receive appropriate supervision, mentoring and training.
• Undertake fee-earning work commensurate with qualification.
• Contribute to business development and networking.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure AML compliance.
• Manage workloads, deadlines, and seek support when required.

Skills

Private family law

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Independent & collaborative

Flexible approach

Business development

Education

NQ to 2 years PQE or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Family Law

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive

PQE: NQ – 2 Years PQE

Working Pattern: Flexible Working

Sector: Family Law

The role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with NQ to 2 years’ PQE to join a highly regarded specialist family law team in Liverpool.

This role would suit a junior family lawyer who has gained experience during their training contract or early post-qualification career and is now looking to develop their expertise within a supportive and high-quality environment.

You will have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload of private family law matters, with appropriate supervision, mentoring and training as your experience and confidence develop.

The successful candidate will undertake fee-earning work appropriate to their level of qualification, with exposure to a broad range of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation agreements
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

You will also be expected to contribute to business development and networking activity, maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with relevant AML, data protection and confidentiality requirements.

The role will involve working both independently and as part of a wider team, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and seek support when required.

About You

We are looking for a positive, personable and motivated individual who is keen to build a long-term career in family law.

You will ideally have:

• NQ to 2 years’ PQE, or equivalent experience as a Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous experience within private family law
• Excellent communication and client-care skills
• Strong IT and practical skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A flexible and proactive approach
• A genuine interest in developing your career within a specialist family law environment

What's on Offer?

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside flexible working and clear opportunities for career development.

Benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Lifestyle benefits
• Ongoing training, mentoring and development