Private Family Solicitor | Flexible, Remote Path to Partner

Realm Recruit

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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