At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload of high-value family law matters and assist in client relationships.
- Company: Join a prestigious national law firm with a brand-new Family Law department in Manchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, a market-leading salary, and exceptional career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a stunning modern office with ongoing training and full legal support.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a real impact in family law from the ground up.
- Qualifications: At least 2 years' experience in private family law, especially in divorce and financial remedy work.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An opportunity for a Family Fee Earner, Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a large national law firm within their brand-new Family Law department in Manchester. Based in a stunning modern office in the heart of Spinningfields, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing team at the ground floor and play a key role in the development of the department. The firm has an established national presence with offices across the UK and an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal services.
You will handle a caseload of privately funded family matters, with a particular focus on high-value divorce and financial remedy work. The quality of the work is exceptional, with many matters involving substantial assets, business interests, pensions and complex financial arrangements.
The Role: You will manage your own caseload and assist on all aspects of private family law matters including but not limited to:
- Divorce and separation proceedings
- Financial remedy matters
- High Value financial settlements
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Private children matters
- Client meetings and relationship management
- Court applications and advocacy (where appropriate)
- Business development and networking
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience handling private family law matters. Applications are welcomed from experienced Family Fee Earners, Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives who are looking to progress their career within a growing national practice. Strong experience in divorce and financial remedy work would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Market-leading salary.
- Excellent bonus scheme.
- High-quality privately funded work.
- Beautiful modern Spinningfields office.
- Exceptional career progression opportunities.
- Clear route to Senior Associate, Partner and Head of Department level.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Full legal support.
- National firm infrastructure and resources.
Experienced Family Law Fee Earner - New Office, National Firm employer: qed legal
Join a prestigious national law firm in Manchester's vibrant Spinningfields, where you will be part of a newly established Family Law department. With a commitment to high-quality legal services, the firm offers exceptional career progression opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a market-leading salary, all within a stunning modern office environment. This is an exciting chance to shape the future of the department while handling complex family law matters and benefiting from ongoing training and support.
