Eventus Legal Family Solicitor
Eventus Legal is recruiting a Family Solicitor to join a long-established Cheshire law firm. The role is permanent, full-time and based in Northwich, Cheshire, with a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience. Benefits include birthday day off, enhanced pension, on‑site parking and Christmas shutdown period.
Job Responsibilities
- Extensive experience handling financial remedy matters within privately funded Family Law
- Managing a full caseload of family law matters including divorce, civil partnership disputes, separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, pre and post nuptial agreements and TOLATA matters
- Experience conducting court advocacy and representing clients where appropriate
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent client care and communication
- Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedural standards
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively
- Participating in networking, business development and wider firm initiatives
- Resolution accreditation, Law Society panel membership or working towards accreditation would be advantageous
- Knowledge of legal aid is preferred but not essential as training can be provided
Person Specification
The successful Family Solicitor will ideally have at least 5 years’ PQE and previous experience independently handling a varied family law caseload, with particular strength in financial remedies work.
- Proven experience handling privately funded family law matters
- Strong experience in financial remedy work
- Previous advocacy experience
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Resolution accreditation or panel membership would be advantageous
- Knowledge of legal aid is preferred but not essential
Benefits and Rewards
- Salary of £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
- Pension scheme
- On‑site parking
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave with service up to 25 days
- Christmas shutdown period
- Day off for your birthday
- Sick pay
- Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
About the Company
This independent Cheshire law firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality legal advice together with exceptional client care. The practice is recognised within leading legal directories and holds respected industry accreditations for both client service and practice management standards. The firm has a genuine community feel and prides itself on maintaining a supportive and approachable working environment.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Family Solicitor in Northwich employer: The Eventus Recruitment Group
Join a well-established law firm in Enfield that prioritises quality client care and offers a supportive team environment for Publicly Funded Family Solicitors. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and opportunities for career progression, this role provides high-quality supervision and a varied caseload of Legal Aid matters, making it an excellent choice for those looking to grow their legal career in a modern office setting.
Contact Details:
The Eventus Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
