Family Solicitor
Hot Job
- Join a warm, collaborative boutique firm with a truly nurturing culture
- Handle a high-quality mix of finance and private children work
- Progress your career on your own terms with supportive mentoring and flexible working
If you’re a personable and driven family solicitor looking to grow in a supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a boutique private family law firm in the heart of Altrincham.
You’ll be joining a close-knit team that genuinely cares about each other, with regular incentives, mentoring, and open conversations about progression with no waiting for annual appraisals or hitting PQE milestones.
From day one, you’ll be trusted with good-quality work, supported to succeed, and encouraged to shape your role around your natural strengths.
Who we’re looking for
- 5+ PQE solicitor
- Experience in both private finance and children work
- Strong interest in business development or willing to get involved
- Supervisory experience or desire to mentor junior staff
- Friendly, sociable, team-focused personality
Salary & benefits
- Potential to earn a highly competitive salary
- Twice-yearly bonuses
- Progression roadmap tailored to your strengths and goals
- Monthly 1:1s for coaching, career support and development
- Paralegal and secretarial support to keep you focused on high-value work
- Flexible working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
- Regular socials: Christmas wreath-making, spa days, book club, team lunches — always during working hours, never expected outside of work
- Culture-first firm: built around trust, support, and open communication
This is a brilliant chance to develop within a firm that sees and supports your potential, with quality work, realistic targets, and a culture that values both career progression and wellbeing.
Contact Mel Samson
Call 03300 245 606 or email mel.samson@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-49643
Specialist for family in the North West
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