Private Family Associate Solicitor
- Promotion opportunity to Associate
- Exclusively private matrimonial and finances work
- HNW cases
- Hybrid working
- Legal 500 team
Our client is looking for a Private Family Solicitor with at least four years’ experience to join its growing, Legal 500, Resolution-accredited team in East Manchester to join its team as an Associate.
You will join the firm’s private family team and work closely with its Resolution-accredited Head of Department.
You’ll work exclusively on private matrimonial cases, including mid-to-HNW finances, and be able to work from home two days per week.
Realm has been the recruitment partner for this regional firm for several years and – hand on heart – they are an absolute dream to work with. They are extremely proactive in remaining competitive with compensation and bonus schemes, benefits, and flexibility. As a result, this firm has a very happy team and an incredibly high employee retention rate.
The many lawyers we have placed here enjoy their work, benefitting from a genuinely lovely team, fantastic benefits package and manageable caseload, leaving plenty of room for an excellent work/life balance. The team even benefits from all-expenses-paid weekends away – which should demonstrate the intense focus this firm puts on engagement and job satisfaction. The professionals we place here always comment on how comfortable and welcome they feel from day one.
Their offices are also easily commutable from North, East, South and Central Manchester with great transport links, including quick access to the M60.
They are the go-to firm for the regional business and private client community and generate most of their work via word-of-mouth referrals, so lawyers here enjoy a sustainable and varied stream of cases to get their teeth into, enabling them to broaden their experience and commercial skills.
The firm has a clear progression framework and regularly review team salaries and promotability. Plus, it is on an impressive growth track and has added to each of its teams in the past 12 months, so team members feel positive and part of something successful.
If you currently work for a smaller high street or regional firm and want to be part of something bigger, with more opportunities for progression – or perhaps even just want a better quality of life working as a valued member of a lovely team – we highly recommend you get in touch with us.
How to apply for this role
If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’.
Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula Pawlowska at Realm Recruit.
Paula is an Associate Director and Family Team Lead at Realm. Specialising in the recruitment of family lawyers, she works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across the North West. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, Paula is perfectly placed to help you take your next step.
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How to apply for this role
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Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact
Paula on 03300 245 606 or email paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com.
Paula is a Principal Consultant at Realm and a family recruitment specialist. She works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across Manchester and Cheshire. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. n this role, you’ll work as part of a friendly team and be involved in a wide range of private family matters providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients.
In return, you’ll benefit from a very supportive working culture and a flexible working environment, which promotes remote working and a healthy work-life balance. The firm are also open to considering individuals who would like to work part-time.
Paula is a Principal Consultant at Realm and a family recruitment specialist. She works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across Manchester and Cheshire. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. n this role, you’ll work as part of a friendly team and be involved in a wide range of private family matters providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients.
In return, you’ll benefit from a very supportive working culture and a flexible working environment, which promotes remote working and a healthy work-life balance. The firm are also open to considering individuals who would like to work part-time.
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-35387-1

Specialist for family and care lawyers in the North West.
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