Family Solicitor

Longsight – £45,000 - £57,500

Family Solicitor | 3-5 Years' PQE | Manchester | Hybrid Working
 
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across Manchester.
 
This role would suit a self-sufficient solicitor with around 3-5 years' PQE who is passionate about legal aid work and enjoys making a genuine difference to clients. The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive Family team, handling a predominantly legally aided caseload alongside a small amount of privately funded work.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves within a respected department, with a clear pathway towards Partnership for the right individual.
 
The Role
 
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, including:

• Predominantly legally aided private family matters.
• Children Act proceedings and private children matters.
• Low-value financial remedy cases.
• Domestic abuse and injunction applications.
• A small proportion of privately funded family work.
• Regular advocacy and attendance at Family Court hearings.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own files from instruction through to conclusion.
 
About You
 
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Around 3-5 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Experience managing a private family caseload with a strong legal aid focus.
• Legal Aid Supervisor status, or the ability to meet the supervisory requirements, would be highly advantageous.
• Confidence handling matters independently, including advocacy and court attendance.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• A proactive and motivated approach, with the ambition to help develop the department and build a long-term career.

The Opportunity
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Family team that is committed to providing high-quality legal aid services to the local community. The firm offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and genuine opportunities for progression. For the right candidate, there is a realistic route to Partnership within the next few years.
 
If you are looking for a role where you can build a long-term career, undertake meaningful legal aid work and become an integral part of an established Family department, we would be delighted to hear from you.