Senior Family Associate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Bury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Bury seeks an experienced solicitor specializing in family law. You will manage a diverse caseload, including divorce and children matters, while supervising junior team members. This role offers competitive salary and career progression within a respected team in Greater Manchester.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression potential

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in family law.
• Proven experience in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload.
• Draft pleadings and attend court hearings.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners.

Skills

Family law experience

Strong advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Business development awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload, including :
• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Private law children matters (residence, contact, relocation, etc.)
• Injunctions (non-molestation, occupation orders)
• Cohabitation disputes and property claims (including TOLATA matters)
• Draft pleadings, financial settlement documentation, orders, witness statements, and court forms.
• Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings; instruct counsel where necessary.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and paralegals.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, networking, and client engagement.
• Travel locally between Bury and Salford offices, as well as to client meetings and court appointments.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in family law.
• Proven experience in divorce, financial remedy, private law children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while providing guidance to junior team members.
• Proactive and commercially aware, with a willingness to contribute to business development.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid work is desirable, but not essential.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead and develop your own caseload and support junior colleagues.
• Work across a respected team in a vibrant Greater Manchester location.
• Exposure to a broad range of family law matters, including both private and children law.
• Competitive salary and career progression potential.

How to Apply

For a confidential conversation regarding this role, please submit your CV to Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge