Family Solicitor

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED; Manchester (SD); Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Friendly, supportive team culture

Growth within a respected firm

Job summary

A reputable specialist family law firm in the UK is seeking a Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team in South Manchester with hybrid working. You will manage privately funded family matters including divorce, financial remedies, and private children issues, delivering high-quality legal advice.

Work alongside experienced specialists, develop strong client relationships, and benefit from clear progression, ongoing training, and a collaborative culture in an established practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in family law.
• Experience handling privately funded family law matters.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Handle divorce and dissolution of marriage.
• Oversee financial remedy proceedings.
• Manage private children matters.
• Draft separation agreements and pensions on divorce.
• Address cohabitation and property disputes between unmarried couples.

Skills

Private family law experience

Client care

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Caseload management

Job description

Family Solicitor

South Manchester/ Hybrid

A highly regarded specialist family law firm is seeking a talented Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team due to continued expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience handling privately funded family law matters who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters, including:

• Divorce and dissolution of marriage
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Separation agreements
• Pensions on divorce
• Cohabitation and property disputes between unmarried couples

You will work closely with experienced family law specialists and have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal advice and representation.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor with between 1-5 years PQE in family law
• Have experience managing a privately funded family law caseload
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills
• Be able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment
• Demonstrate strong organisational and case management skills
• Be committed to delivering exceptional service to clients

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture
• The opportunity to join a respected specialist family law practice experiencing continued growth

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-established firm that genuinely values its people and offers a positive working environment.