Family Solicitor NQ-3yrs in Sandbach

Location: Sandbach (hybrid)

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000

Experience: Newly Qualified - 3yrs PQE

If you are a Solicitor who genuinely enjoys private family law, takes pride in doing things properly, and wants a supportive environment to build your confidence and capability, this is a great opportunity to join a firm known for strong client care and a positive team culture. Our client is looking to welcome a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor into their team in a hybrid role based from their Sandbach office. This role is ideal if you want hands-on support, a clear development pathway, and the chance to work on a varied private family caseload without being thrown in at the deep end.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-supported department with approachable Heads of Department who are hands-on and genuinely invested in developing people. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and finances
• Private children work
• Cohabitation agreements
• TOLATA matters
• Injunctions
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting on a mixed private family caseload, gradually taking ownership of matters as your confidence grows
• Drafting documents, preparing bundles and progressing matters under supervision
• Attending client meetings and calls, taking clear notes and helping to keep clients updated
• Delivering a high standard of client care, communication and responsiveness
• Working closely with colleagues, including trainees and paralegals, to keep matters moving
• Using internal systems and processes to ensure matters are progressed accurately and compliantly

What we’re looking for

• A Newly Qualified Solicitor - 3 years PQE with a genuine interest in private family law
• Strong communication skills and a warm, approachable manner with clients
• A proactive, organised approach and strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn, take feedback well, and build your skills over time
• A team-first mindset and pride in delivering a high standard of work

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme with a genuinely favourable structure
• Ongoing supervision and guidance
• Hybrid working
• Investors in People accredited employer
• Individualised learning and development plan after probation, with development delivered in-house and by industry experts
• Trainee solicitor / paralegal support and centralised typing support
• Full admin and compliance support to reduce admin and allow you to focus on learning and client work
• A collaborative, supportive working environment that values client experience and staff development

Working arrangements

Hybrid working, based from Sandbach (1 day from home)

Next steps (how to apply)

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.