Private Family / Matrimonial Solicitor – Equity Potential – Flexible Working

QED Legal LLP; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Northwich seeks an experienced Family / Matrimonial Solicitor to manage an inherited caseload following a retirement. The role involves handling divorce and financial remedy matters, with the chance to develop the family department. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with strong client care skills and around 4-5 years' experience. The firm offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, generous benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus

Flexible working pattern

Support from experienced PA/paralegal

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4–5 years' PQE preferred.
• Experience in managing matrimonial caseload.
• Strong client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing matrimonial caseload.
• Handle divorce and financial remedy matters.
• Develop the family department.

Skills

Client care skills

Private-client approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

A very well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Family / Matrimonial Solicitor to take over a caseload following the retirement of a senior fee-earner. This is an opportunity to inherit high-quality work, work with autonomy, and progress towards equity partnership in short order. Please read further to see the exceptional benefits and opportunity that is on offer.

The Role:

• Managing an existing matrimonial caseload left by a retiring solicitor
• Handling divorce and financial remedy matters
• Occasional children work, though the focus is firmly on financial aspects
• Opportunity to grow and further develop the family department

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Ideally 4–5 years’ PQE, though this is flexible
• Comfortable being the only family fee-earner in the office
• Strong private-client approach and excellent client care skills

Benefits:

• Very generous holiday allowance, with well over 30 days per year
• Supported by a highly experienced PA/paralegal who remains with the firm
• 2 of the firm owners are nearing retirements, looking at succession planning and new equity partners in the near future
• No micromanagement — the firm trusts its lawyers to know what they’re doing
• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Annual bonus and annual pay review
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working pattern (4 or 5 days per week)