Private Family Solicitor
- Step into a purely private family law role with progression, flexibility, and top-of-market salary
- Free parking available
- Hybrid working post-probation
Are you ready to take the next step in your family law career? Join a growing, ambitious firm where private client work, high standards, and people-first values go hand-in-hand. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a purely private family law caseload with autonomy and support in Cheshire.
With a clear progression framework, hybrid working post-probation, and a strong culture of internal development, this firm is perfect for someone who wants more than just a billing target — and wants their contribution to be truly recognised.
Who we’re looking for
- 3–7 years’ PQE
- Confident running privately funded family law cases independently
- Strong grounding in divorce, finance, and private children matters
- Excellent technical, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Proactive, emotionally intelligent, and aligned with a high-performing team culture
- Regional or multi-office firm background beneficial
Salary & Benefits
- Earn a top-of-market salary
- Bonus scheme dependent on department performance
- Hybrid working available after probation (2–3 days office)
- Staggered start/finish times possible (e.g. 8–4 or 10–6)
- Compressed hours considered (Fridays in office required)
- Free on-site parking
- Centralised support (compliance, onboarding, legal assistants)
- Career progression
- Investors in People accredited
- Friendly, supportive, and high-performing team culture
Contact Paula Pawlowska
If you’re ready to do your best work in a firm that values excellence and empowers progression, contact Paula Pawlowska at paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
How to apply for this role
Apply nowIf this sounds like the job for you, you can apply online using the online form below.
Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact
Paula on 03300 245 606 or email paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com.
Key details
Salary
£57,000 - £65,000
Location
- Cheshire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
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