NQ Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Salary sacrifice benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with NQ to 2 years’ PQE to join its family law team in Liverpool. This position offers a supportive environment for junior lawyers looking to develop their expertise in a range of private family law matters.

The role includes working on cases involving divorce, financial remedies, and children matters, among others. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years’ PQE in family law or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in private family law preferred.
• Strong IT and practical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Work on private family law matters with supervision.
• Contribute to business development and maintain file records.
• Manage deadlines and seek support when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-care skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

NQ to 2 years’ PQE

Equivalent as 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