Senior Family Associate Solicitor

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

Job summary

A legal firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor specializing in Family Law. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, including divorce and private law children matters, while mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should have significant family law experience and strong advocacy skills. This position offers competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to work in a vibrant legal environment.

Benefits

Career progression potential

Exposure to a broad range of family law matters

Work in a vibrant location

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in family law.
• Experience in divorce, financial remedy, private law children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
• Ability to provide guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload.
• Draft pleadings, financial settlement documentation, and court forms.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client relationship skills

Managing caseloads

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate Solicitor - Family Law

Location: Bury / Salford, Greater Manchester

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Solicitor with strong Family Law experience to join a busy, well-established team in Greater Manchester. This role is ideal for a solicitor who is confident managing a complex and varied caseload, including both private and children law matters, and is looking to take the next step in their career with leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

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