A Family Solicitor with at least one year's PQE is sought for a permanent position in Greater Manchester, paying £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience. The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload within an established family department, covering divorce and financial remedy work, private children matters and domestic abuse cases. Handling both Legal Aid and privately funded files calls for sound technical knowledge, careful case management and clear client communication. Ongoing support and training are provided within a friendly, experienced team. Applicants should demonstrate strong advocacy potential, organisational ability and a commitment to family law. This full-time post suits a solicitor ready to take ownership of varied private family work while developing further under supervision.
Family Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£65,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor to join a busy and established family department, managing a varied caseload of private children, divorce, financial and domestic abuse matters, with ongoing support and training within a friendly and experienced team.
THE ROLE:
You will join an established family department, managing your own mixed caseload of private family matters, including divorce and financial remedy work, private children matters and domestic abuse cases. The role will involve handling a combination of Legal Aid and privately funded work, offering exposure to a broad range of matters and the opportunity to develop your experience across different areas of family law. You will have support and guidance from the wider team, while being encouraged to manage your own files and undertake your own advocacy.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have at least 1 year's PQE within family law and experience handling private family matters. You should be confident managing your own caseload and have a good grounding in divorce, financial matters, private children and domestic abuse work. Experience of both Legal Aid and privately funded work would be beneficial, alongside a sound understanding of legal aid eligibility and familiarity with CCMS. A willingness to undertake your own advocacy is also required. You will be organised, detail focused and confident communicating with clients, with a professional and approachable manner. The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team is equally important.
THE FIRM:
You will join an established regional law firm with multiple offices across the North West and a strong presence in the local market. The firm combines the personal approach of a traditional high street practice with a modern outlook, placing importance on client service, professional standards and ongoing development.
The role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- an additional birthday day off
- pension
- attendance bonus
- life insurance
- long service awards
- a range of staff discounts and benefits
There are also ongoing training and development opportunities, including internal workshops and compliance training.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Family Solicitor in Ellenbrook employer: enl
Join a dynamic and growing specialist practice in Manchester, where you will have the opportunity to work on high-quality, complex disputes alongside experienced lawyers. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering excellent career development opportunities and exposure to unique cases in the sporting and media sectors. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees to thrive.
