Associate/Solicitor - Family (Lancashire)
Join Harrison Drury Solicitors as a Family Solicitor with 2+ years of post‑qualifying experience.
Harrison‑Drury is a market‑leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For for the third year running, placed 40th in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies to Work For list, and ranked 10th in the Best Companies to Work For in the Law sector.
The Opportunity
The Family Team is looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor (2+ PQE ideally) to join any of our Preston, Garstang, Clitheroe, Lytham, or Lancaster offices. You will manage a varied caseload of privately funded divorce, financial remedy, and children matters, using a Case Management System.
The role also involves business development activities such as networking events, building local relationships, and identifying new opportunities for growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Effective management of Family files, both hard copy and within SOS.
* Progress client work efficiently, ensuring clients are kept informed on outcomes, progress, and costs.
* Attend court, mediations, and meetings, preparing detailed notes and minutes as required.
* Ensure confidentiality and security of documentation in line with Law Society and GDPR requirements.
* Achieve agreed billing and time‑recording targets.
* Manage the billing process and liaise with Finance.
* Draft legal documents including correspondence and court documentation.
* Support colleagues within the team when required.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational development.
* Work towards team objectives and promote the firm’s values.
* Actively participate in marketing and business development activities.
Skills & Experience
* Experience acting for privately funded and HNW clients.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and planning skills.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using initiative.
* Confidence in business development and building client relationships.
Desirable
* Demonstrated leadership skills.
* Experience using the SOS case‑management system.
Benefits
At Harrison Drury, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:
* Hybrid working policy
* Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum
* Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
* Medicash health benefits cash plan and EAP
* Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
* Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
* Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
* Free individual or mirror wills
* Employee referral scheme
* Biannual promotion and salary uplift process
* Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
* Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
* Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
* Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
* Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.
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