Family Solicitor

 Bolton, Greater Manchester | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available | 1 PQE +

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a friendly and supportive legal team in Bolton. This role would suit a motivated Family Lawyer looking to manage their own caseload, develop their expertise and progress their career within a collaborative working environment.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial settlements and private children matters.

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives with relevant family law experience. Previous Legal Aid experience is not essential, although advocacy experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters independently.

• Advise clients on divorce and separation.

• Handle financial settlements and matrimonial finance matters.

• Deal with private children law matters.

• Undertake advocacy and represent clients where required.

• Provide clear, practical legal advice.

• Deliver excellent client care.

• Contribute to business development and achieve agreed financial targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx).

• At least 1 year's PQE in family law.

• Experience handling a broad range of family law matters.

• Strong advocacy experience is essential.

• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

• Excellent communication and client care skills.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of financial targets.

• Legal Aid experience is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

• Additional holiday purchase and performance-related leave incentives.

• Annual bonus scheme.

• Hybrid working after probation.

• Pension and healthcare benefits.

• Training and development.

• Cycle to Work scheme and regular team events.