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1. 4-day week on full pay, fully flexible and mostly remote working
2. No BD, no advocacy, just focus on fee earning and quality work
3. Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Partner in a growing Birmingham team
This Birmingham-based role (with minimal office attendance) is part of a planned expansion into the region, with multiple hires to build out a brand-new Family offering. You won’t be walking into an established structure, you’ll be part of shaping it, with strong backing from an already successful national team.
From day one, the focus is clear: convert incoming enquiries into work and run a high-quality privately funded caseload. The marketing engine is already in place, generating a steady stream of divorce-ready clients, meaning you’re not expected to network or bring work in yourself. Within your first six months, you’ll build up a manageable caseload while establishing yourself as part of the firm’s presence in Birmingham.
As you progress, the role opens up. You can continue focusing purely on fee earning, or step towards leadership, building a team, mentoring others and helping shape how the Birmingham office develops. Within two years, the aim is to have a fully established team locally, with clear progression routes into Team Leader or Partner positions for those who want it.
The culture is built around flexibility and trust. Most of the team work remotely, with collaboration happening through regular video calls and shared case discussions. It suits lawyers who want autonomy, balance and a modern way of working, without losing the support of a wider team.
If you want high-quality family work, strong earning potential and genuine control over how you work, this is a very different proposition to a traditional firm.
Who we’re looking for
4. Family Solicitor with 4+ PQE up to Partner level
5. Strong experience handling private family matters
6. Proven ability to run a caseload independently
7. Demonstrable ability to convert client enquiries (c.30%
8. Commercially aware with strong billing and time recording habit
9. Positive, proactive and self-motivated
10. Desire for flexibility and remote working
11. Experience within a recognised or high-quality family team (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
12. Managing your own privately funded family caseload
13. Converting inbound enquiries into active files (no cold BD required)
14. Advising on divorce, financial remedy, private children and related matters
15. Building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality service
16. Recording time accurately and meeting billing expectations
17. Contributing to the growth of the Birmingham presence
18. Option to step into team leadership or mentoring as the office grows
Salary & Benefits
19. £60,000 – £90,000 depending on experience
20. 4-day working week on full pay (flexible non-working day)
21. Fully flexible, remote-first working (as little as 1 office day per month)
22. No business development or advocacy requirements
23. Strong pipeline of pre-qualified inbound work
24. Fast-track progression to Team Leader or Partner
25. Option for tailored benefits (e.g. increased annual leave)
26. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
27. Forward-thinking firm with strong investment in tech and AI
28. Sales support function to help improve conversions if needed
29. Supportive, collaborative team despite remote structure
Contact Lucy Wickham
📩 lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
If you’re ready for a more flexible way of working, without sacrificing quality of work or progression, Lucy can talk you through how this role compares to the traditional model.