Job Description: Family Law Solicitor (Public Law Focus) Location: Bolton/Bury Team: Award-Winning Family Team Salary: Negotiable depending on experience About Our Client: A leading city centre law firm is looking for experienced Family Law Solicitors (Public Law) to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a varied caseload, with opportunities for hybrid working and career growth.
Position Overview: • Work includes local authority fixed-fee cases, cases where social services have intervened, PLO work, special guardianship, and adoption cases.
• Experience Required: Ideally 5 years PQE (flexibility either side) • Responsibilities: You will work closely with a legal assistant who handles all non-fee-earning tasks.
Administrative support is shared across solicitors.
Key Responsibilities: • Be responsible for a caseload of care/public law files • Undertake own advocacy • Run own caseload and work independently • Providing support/training to the team as required What We're Looking For: • Attributes: Active on LinkedIn and professional networks, ideally with some connections in the family law space (court staff, guardians, etc.).
Networking skills are essential for maintaining a strong client base.
• Background: Open to various backgrounds, though prior experience in public family law is preferred.
Candidates with experience in special guardianship, leave to adopt, or local authority work are encouraged to apply.
Benefits: Competitive salary Pension scheme Attendance bonus Workplace nursery scheme 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years Birthday Holiday Northern Rail discount scheme Cycle2Work scheme Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate) Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills) Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500) Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) Annual Christmas Party & Events Charity fundraisers How to Apply: If you are an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to advance your career in a leading law firm, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to Marina Pongourou detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our client.