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1. Be the go-to family lawyer in a close-knit team, with full autonomy from day one
2. Genuine culture, built around real work-life balance
3. Steady caseload and strong internal referrals, no pressure to win work
From the start, you’ll run your own caseload of private family matters, supported by a secretary and a steady stream of existing work. Divorce, financial remedy and children matters will form the core of your caseload, with a mix of mid-to-high value work. You won’t be expected to generate work to justify your role; the demand is already there.
Over the first year, you’ll become a key part of a small but supportive team. You’ll be trusted to handle files independently, build strong client relationships and shape how the department operates day-to-day. There’s space here to influence how things are done without layers of process slowing you down.
Longer term, this is a role where you can grow naturally into a senior presence within the team, whether that’s mentoring others, helping develop the offering, or simply becoming the trusted name clients return to.
The environment is what tends to keep people here. It’s relaxed, honest and genuinely supportive. People leave on time, flexibility is handled like adults, and there’s a strong sense that everyone looks out for each other, particularly when life outside work matters most.
Who we’re looking for
4. Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in private family law
5. Experience handling divorce, financial remedy and children matters
6. Confident managing a caseload independently
7. Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
8. Experience of advocacy and attending court
9. Comfortable working as a key fee earner within a small team
10. Friendly, approachable and down-to-earth personality
11. Team-oriented with no ego and a willingness to muck in
What you’ll be doing
12. Managing a full caseload of private family matters from instruction to conclusion
13. Advising on divorce, financial remedy and children matters
14. Drafting court documents, statements and agreements
15. Conducting negotiations and supporting alternative dispute resolution
16. Attending hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
17. Liaising with counsel and other professionals
18. Maintaining high standards of client care and file management
19. Contributing to the team and supporting its ongoing development
Salary & Benefits
20. Quarterly bonus (up to 10% of salary annually)
21. Strong work-life balance, genuine 5pm finish culture
22. 23 days holiday + bank holidays
23. Christmas shutdown (no holiday required)
24. Informal, trust-based flexibility
25. Option for hybrid working (typically up to 2 days from home
26. Annual salary reviews based on performance
27. Supportive, people-first culture where wellbeing is taken seriously
28. Stable role with consistent workflow and strong internal referrals
Contact Mel Samson
📩 mel.samson@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Mel specialises in family roles across the North West and Midlands and can give you a clear picture of how this role compares locally, including culture, flexibility and long-term progression.