Job Title: Senior Associate Solicitor - Family Law
Location: Bury / Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Solicitor with strong Family Law experience to join a busy, well-established team in Greater Manchester. This role is ideal for a solicitor who is confident managing a complex and varied caseload, including both private and children law matters, and is looking to take the next step in their career with leadership and client-facing responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a diverse family law caseload, including:
* Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
* Private law children matters (residence, contact, relocation, etc.)
* Injunctions (non-molestation, occupation orders)
* Cohabitation disputes and property claims (including TOLATA matters)
* Draft pleadings, financial settlement documentation, orders, witness statements, and court forms.
* Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings; instruct counsel where necessary.
* Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and paralegals.
* Contribute to business development initiatives, networking, and client engagement.
* Travel locally between Bury and Salford offices, as well as to client meetings and court appointments.
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in family law.
* Proven experience in divorce, financial remedy, private law children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
* Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
* Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while providing guidance to junior team members.
* Proactive and commercially aware, with a willingness to contribute to business development.
* Knowledge of Legal Aid work is desirable, but not essential.
Why This Role:
* Opportunity to lead and develop your own caseload and support junior colleagues.
* Work across a respected team in a vibrant Greater Manchester location.
* Exposure to a broad range of family law matters, including both private and children law.
* Competitive salary and career progression potential.
How to Apply:
For a confidential conversation regarding this role, please submit your CV to Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge
#J-18808-Ljbffr