Senior Associate, Family Law: Complex Divorces & Mentoring

JMW Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW Solicitors in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate in Family Law to support the Head of Department and a Salaried Partner. You will handle divorce, financial remedy and complex child arrangements, with supervision of junior solicitors, paralegals and trainees.

You will maintain high client service standards, manage a profitable caseload, stay abreast of legal developments, and contribute to professional standards within the firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ PQE in family law.
• Experience supervising junior solicitors, paralegals and trainees.
• Strong CPD/compliance awareness and risk management.
• Ability to manage complex divorce, financial remedy and child arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong understanding of Family law to deliver timely service.
• Manage a caseload from opening to archiving with accurate records.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and CPD requirements.
• Supervise, train and motivate junior solicitors and staff.
• Collaborate with the Department Head to organise the Family Department.
• Build and maintain client relationships through effective communication.
• Oversee financial performance: hours, billing and time recording.
• Ensure compliance with SRA rules and internal policies.
• Undertake other duties within scope as required.

Skills

Family law

Case management

Leadership

Client relations

Financial remedy

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

JMW Solicitors in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate in Family Law to support the Head of Department and a Salaried Partner. You will handle divorce, financial remedy and complex child arrangements, with supervision of junior solicitors, paralegals and trainees.

You will maintain high client service standards, manage a profitable caseload, stay abreast of legal developments, and contribute to professional standards within the firm.