Family Solicitor
Location: Chester (hybrid working)
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 2+ years’ PQE in Private Family Law
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join our client’s well-established Family Law team, supporting clients through some of life’s most challenging moments with empathy, clarity and strong technical advice. The role is based in Chester, with hybrid working supported.
You will manage a varied private family caseload and work closely with colleagues across the wider team. There is genuine scope to build your profile locally, contribute to the growth of the Chester presence, and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing a varied caseload of private family matters, including:
* Divorce and separation
* Financial remedy work
* Private children matters
* Cohabitation disputes
* Providing high-quality advice and representation with professionalism and empathy
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering excellent client care throughout
* Contributing to business development and networking activity to support growth in Chester
* Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Family Law team to share knowledge and support best practice
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales)
* Solid experience handling private family law matters
* Strong technical knowledge and confident drafting capability
* Excellent communication and client-handling skills, with a calm and empathetic approach
* Organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
* Collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across the team
Desirable
* Local network in or around Chester, or enthusiasm to build one
* Interest in business development and building longer‑term client relationships
Why Join
Our client places real emphasis on training and development, with opportunities to build technical expertise, progress your career and develop new skills. The culture is values‑led, collaborative and commercially minded, with a clear focus on delivering excellent work and supporting colleagues.
What’s On Offer
* Annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
* Wellness and wellbeing support, including counselling and mental health first aiders
* Workplace pension scheme
* Enhanced parental leave entitlements
* Hybrid working model (where applicable)
* Death in service cover (3x basic annual salary)
* Critical illness cover (3x basic annual salary)
* Healthcare cash plan
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech scheme and season ticket loan
* Learning and development opportunities
Location & Working Arrangements
* Chester
* Full‑time, permanent
* Hybrid working supported
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