Private Family Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family law firm in Lichfield seeks an experienced Private Family Solicitor to manage a warm caseload and progress to directorship. Candidates should have over 5 years PQE and a collaborative attitude. This role offers hybrid work, a supportive environment, and a clear path for leadership. Benefits include a bonus scheme and healthcare insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Healthcare insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE Private Family Solicitor with strong experience managing finance matters.
• Experience or aspirations to handle high-net-worth cases is a plus.
• A genuine interest in progress towards a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Take over an existing caseload of private family work.
• Shape the future of the practice with autonomy and interesting work.
• Mentor and support junior staff in a close-knit team.

Skills

5+ PQE experience

High-net-worth case handling

Private children law experience

Experience supervising junior staff

Confident personality

Agricultural divorce experience

Job description

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• 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

• 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) considered for the right candidate
• 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 email[emailprotected] to find out more or apply confidentially.