Part-time Family Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A family law firm in the UK seeks a Private Family Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to manage an existing caseload. This role offers a clear pathway to directorship and supports hybrid working with two days from home. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in finance matters and aspirations to handle high-net-worth cases in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme based on targets

Healthcare insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension

2 days working from home

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE Private Family Solicitor with strong experience managing finance matters.
• Experience or aspirations to handle high-net-worth cases.
• Experience supervising junior staff or a desire to mentor and support others.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload of private family law.
• Work towards directorship in a supportive firm.
• Contribute to a collaborative and open team culture.

Skills

Managing finance matters

Handling high-net-worth cases

Private children law experience

Supervising junior staff

Confident personality

Job description

• Ready-made caseload of private family work with a strong pipeline of referrals
• Clear succession path to director at a supportive, down-to-earth firm
• Hybrid working with 2 days from home and a collaborative, open culture

Are you an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a role where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally, in a close-knit, transparent and forward-thinking team?

A family law firm based just outside Stafford is looking for a Private Family Solicitor to take over an existing caseload and help shape the future of the practice. This isa rare opportunity to step into a warm, busy caseload with no need for business development.

This is a standout role for someone looking for autonomy, interesting work and a genuine opportunity to work towards directorship.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE Private Family Solicitor with strong experience managing finance matters
• Experience or aspirations to handle high-net-worth cases
• Private children law experience also welcome
• Experience supervising junior staff or a desire to mentor and support others
• Confident, down-to-earth personality who thrives in a small, close-knit team
• Interested in building a long-term future with a view to progression
• Farming or agricultural divorce experience a big plus

Salary and benefits

• Earn a competitive salary
• Bonus scheme based on firm-wide targets
• Healthcare insurance plan
• Enhanced maternity pay above statutory
• Pension
• 2 days working from home after onboarding
• Part-time (4 days)
• Clear route to directorship for those with leadership aspirations
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture with full transparency

This is a role for someone who wants more than just fee earning; it’s for someone who wants to grow into a leadership position in a firm that values its people and puts culture first.

Contact Mel Samson

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] find out more or apply confidentially.