Family Solicitor in Preston

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Family Solicitor to join the Family Law department of a highly respected law firm with offices across the North of England. This is a permanent, full-time job offering hybrid working and a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters. The job can be based at the firm’s modern offices in either Preston or Garstang and offers excellent benefits including a supportive working environment, employee bonus, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and development.

The incoming Family Solicitor will be joining a people-focused, award-winning law firm with a progressive approach to client care and career growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a busy and well-regarded team dealing with all aspects of privately funded family work. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload with minimal supervision, while contributing to the wider success of a collaborative, client-focused department. The caseload will primarily include divorce, financial remedy, and children matters for private clients, including high net worth individuals.

Key duties will include:

• Managing a varied caseload independently from initial instruction to conclusion
• Drafting legal documents including court applications, statements, and correspondence
• Providing strategic legal advice on family law matters with empathy and clarity
• Attending court, mediations, and meetings, and preparing detailed documentation
• Maintaining accurate records using the SOS Case Management System
• Engaging in business development including attending networking events and supporting marketing activity

About You

The successful Family Solicitor will enjoy both independent working and team collaboration. You’ll be naturally client-focused and have a strong attention to detail. Opportunity will suit a Residential Conveyancer who is passionate about property law and confident in working independently while being part of a supportive, collaborative team. You’ll enjoy dealing directly with clients and guiding them through the legal process with care and clarity. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• 1-5 years PQE as a Family Solicitor (other levels considered if suitably experienced)
• Experience managing your own caseload of private family law matters
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Comfort with business development and representing the firm externally

Benefits and Rewards

This Family Solicitor job in Preston or Garstang offers an excellent package with multiple benefits to support wellbeing, performance, and career development including:

• Excellent salary between £35,000 and £50,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work life balance
• Health cash plan and EAP
• Opportunity to take 2 days with pay for voluntary work
• Free legal services (conveyancing, wills)
• Regular social events & more

About the Firm

This multi-office Legal 500 law firm is a modern and client-focused legal practice with several offices across the North West. They are known for being an outstanding firm to work for and have a people-first approach. The Family team is well-established and are known for delivering outstanding service. They have a consistent pipeline of high-quality work. Both offices offer welcoming and professional environments with excellent facilities and access to local transport links. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.