Family (Children) Solicitor
- 4 days a week WFH after induction + bonus scheme
- Sociable, supportive team with unheard-of admin support
- Work alongside senior family law experts on meaningful, high-impact cases
Are you a family solicitor with a passion for children law, care proceedings or domestic abuse work?
Join a well-established, Legal Aid-accredited family team that truly puts people first whether that’s vulnerable clients, local communities or their own employees.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team led by respected directors, supported by a dedicated paralegal and secretarial team that will take pressure off your day-to-day workload. Whether you want to focus on private children matters, care proceedings or take on a mixed caseload including divorce and finance, the structure is in place to shape the role around your strengths.
Who we’re looking for
- Ideally 3+ PQE, but NQs will be considered with relevant experience
- Strong understanding of legal aid and family law procedures
- Comfortable with advocacy, or keen to develop in this area
- Emotionally intelligent and composed when dealing with sensitive matters
- Team player with resilience, drive and a sense of humour
Salary & benefits
- Earn a competitive salary
- 4 days WFH after induction
- Clear progression pathway
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible, supportive working culture
- Exceptional secretarial and paralegal support
- Opportunities to work with legal aid, care, children and divorce/finance clients
- Regular team socials and an inclusive, down-to-earth atmosphere
Contact Mel Samson
Call 03300 245 606 or email mel.samson@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£35,000 - £48,000
Location
- Lancashire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-48586-1
Specialist for family in the North West
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