At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse family law cases, including divorce and child matters.
- Company: Friendly, family-run firm with a supportive team spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in family law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) to join us — from newly qualified up to 7 years’ PQE. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.
You’ll handle a varied caseload of private family work, including private children matters, divorce, and financial remedy cases, as well as drafting pre and post-nuptial agreements. Thanks to the firm’s nationwide reach, your client base will extend well beyond the North West.
We’re genuinely flexible on working arrangements. You can be based at our Lancaster head office, work remotely, or split your time however suits you best — the balance is negotiable depending on experience and following an appropriate induction period.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Flexible, negotiable hybrid / remote working
- Flexible working hours
- Practising certificate paid annually
- From 27 days’ holiday plus public bank holidays
- Pension benefits
- Free parking
- Christmas bonus
- Staff events, including optional charity work
- A fantastic team spirit within a friendly, family-run firm
Skills and Qualifications
- Confident advocacy experience in the family courts
- Experience working to Lexcel standards
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- A clear, approachable communicator who can explain complex law to lay clients with ease
- Able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team
- A proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding billing and time-recording targets
- Experience of TOLATA / cohabitee cases
- Resolution membership
- Law Society Family Law / Advanced Family Law accreditation
How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to John Hirst, using the button below. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, feel free to send your CV to info@lakerlegal.co.uk.
Family Solicitor in Lancaster employer: Resolution
Join a leading firm that values expertise and innovation in the field of family law, particularly in international child abduction and modern family matters. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering you the opportunity to mentor junior solicitors while managing a diverse and impactful caseload. Located in a vibrant city, we provide a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of families, alongside competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.
