Private Family Solicitor | Flexible, Remote Path to Partner

Realm Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

25 days’ holiday

One-week Christmas shutdown

Hybrid work and progression

Job summary

Realm Recruit is assisting a boutique Legal 500 family law firm expanding into Birmingham to recruit a Private Family Solicitor. You will run your own private family caseload with no BD or advocacy, in a culture that prioritises work–life balance.

The firm is known for its high-quality rankings, modern approach, and supportive environment, offering flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, with clear progression paths toward Team Leader or Partner.

Qualifications

• 4 PQE up to Partner level
• Able to run your own private family caseload
• Commercially minded with strong billing habits
• Positive, proactive and open-minded
• Enjoys flexibility and remote work
• Strong communicator, confident with client conversations
• Legal 500 experience (desired but not essential)
• Full-time or part‑time (minimum 3 days per week)

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private family law matters
• Deliver commercially aware, client‑centred advice
• Build strong relationships and contribute to establishing the brand locally
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing
• Work within a national family team across Manchester, London and Leeds
• Focus solely on fee earning — no BD, no advocacy
• Participate in team video calls and receive remote support and mentoring

Skills

PQE range 4 to Partner

Private family law

Billing & time recording

Remote work flexibility

No BD / no advocacy

Job description

Realm Recruit is assisting a boutique Legal 500 family law firm expanding into Birmingham to recruit a Private Family Solicitor. You will run your own private family caseload with no BD or advocacy, in a culture that prioritises work–life balance.

The firm is known for its high-quality rankings, modern approach, and supportive environment, offering flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, with clear progression paths toward Team Leader or Partner.