Family Solicitor
- Run a high-value caseload with no BD, no advocacy and plenty of flexibility
- Work from home 4+ days a week with the support of a forward-thinking leadership team
- Enjoy fast-track progression and one-to-one mentoring to prepare for team leadership
A boutique, commercially minded family law firm is looking for a talented Family Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its growing North West team. If you’re tired of rigid hours and unnecessary face-time, this could be your chance to step into a truly flexible, remote-first role without compromising on career development or quality of work.
You’ll inherit a warm caseload of complex family matters — often involving finances, children and non-molestation — with the majority of new instructions coming directly from the firm’s high-performing marketing team. You’ll focus on conversion and client care, with no business development or advocacy work required, and get hands-on support from a dedicated Sales Director if needed.
As the firm continues to grow nationally, you’ll have a clear path to step into a team leader role, supported by a senior lawyer to help you enhance your leadership skills and take the next step in your career.
Who we’re looking for
- 5+ PQE family solicitor (essential)
- Comfortable running your own caseload independently (essential)
- Strong communication and commercial awareness (essential)
- Confident converting new enquiries from prospective clients (essential)
- Boutique or Legal 500 background (desirable)
- Positive, open-minded and values work-life balance (essential)
Salary & Benefits
- £55,000–£80,000 FTE depending on experience
- Part-time options (3 or 4 days) available
- 1 day in-office per week (Manchester) – flexible to fortnightly or monthly
- Christmas shutdown
- Tailored perks to suit you (e.g. extra holiday for high performers)
- Fast-track progression to Team Leader, Associate or Senior Associate
- Focused on wellbeing and family-first flexibility
- No targets for BD or advocacy – just legal work and client care
- Support from a Sales Director for lead conversion
Contact Mel Samson
If you’re a family solicitor looking for a high-autonomy, low-stress role in a flexible, fast-growing firm, get in touch with Mel Samson at mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£55,000 - £80,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
- Remote working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-39001-17
Specialist for family in the North West
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