Newly Qualified Solicitor | Family | Rochdale |
The Opportunity
Are you Newly Qualified Solicitor keen to qualify in to Family Law and looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and supportive environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm in Greater Manchester, where you will be recognised for your commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. Offering a balance of professional development and a collaborative culture, this organisation values its team members and promotes a positive, forward-thinking work environment.
The Role
This is an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join an established, reputable team where you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support and guidance of experienced senior lawyers, alongside genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. The successful candidate will work with a Varied caseload across Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates and Trusts Matters.
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children work
- Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients on a range of family law issues
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, statements and court paperwork
- Support negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions
- Prepare cases for hearings and attend court where appropriate
- Liaise with clients, counsel, experts and other professionals
- Work collaboratively within the wider Family team while developing your own caseload and expertise
About You
- A NQ Solicitor with experience in Family Law gained through training contract seats, paralegal experience, or equivalent legal experience
- Experience across a range of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and/or private children work
- Strong technical knowledge with the ability to provide clear and practical advice to clients
- Excellent client care skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
- Able to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing deadlines and work effectively in a busy environment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients, solicitors and other professionals
- Organised, detail-oriented and proactive in their approach
What's on Offer?
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday off
- Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme – Employee Wellbeing Service
- Corporate discounts on a wide variety of products and services
- Discounted conveyancing and legal advice, for instance for wills and family trusts
- Payment of professional subscriptions
- Payment of Panel accreditations
- All expenses paid Summer and Christmas party events
How to apply
If you're ready to join a forward-thinking firm and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Abbie for a confidential discussion on 0161 871 4754 or email at abbie.cragg@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.