Private Family Solicitor Hybrid Working 1PQE+

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holidays

Annual bonus

Annual pay review

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Oldham is seeking a Family SolicITOR to join a busy team. You can be newly qualified with a solid paralegal background or around 1 year PQE. You will handle private family files, including children, divorce and financial remedy matters, with autonomy and clear progression opportunities. Hybrid working is available from the start.

You will work on high-quality files with experienced support and a growing caseload, in a firm that values initiative and client care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalently experienced solicitor.
• Approximately 1 year PQE preferred, though flexible for the right candidate.
• Strong private-client focus with excellent client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload expanding with firm growth.
• Handle private family matters including children, divorce and financial remedy.
• No legal aid work; focus on private law cases.

Skills

Private client

Solicitor qualification

PQE 1 year

Job description

A very well-regarded law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their busy team in Oldham. You can be newly qualified with a good run as a paralegal or circa 1 year PQE or equivalent. This is an opportunity to work on high-quality files, work with autonomy, and take advantage of excellent progression opportunities. They are looking for someone who is confident in managing child cases and is ambitious to expand their experience. Enjoy some work from home privileges from the get-go.

The Role:

• Managing an existing caseload which has come around due to expansion
• Private children work, handling divorce and financial remedy matters
• No legal aid work, an entirely private law focus
• Opportunity to grow with a young, thriving and dynamic firm.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Ideally 1 years’ PQE, though this is flexible
• Strong private-client approach and excellent client care skills

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Supported from below by experienced assistants and also above by senior solicitors
• No micromanagement — the firm trusts its lawyers to know what they’re doing
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus and annual pay review
• Hybrid working