Family Law Solicitor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Over the years, we’ve evolved as a company and grown our team of Immigration and Family law solicitors. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we have built with our loyal clients within Manchester and across the UK. As we look to the future, we hope to continue to grow as a trusted legal expert on a local, national, and even global scale. We aim to develop our legal services whilst continuing to offer nothing but the highest standards of customer service to our clients, both existing and new.
Due to our growth, we are currently recruiting for a solicitor within our Family law Department based in Manchester city centre. We are recruiting for a family law solicitor and/or Cilex qualified lawyer.
This is an ideal role for an ambitious individual to grow and develop with the department. The family law work is privately funded and ranges from divorce to children-related matters. We are looking for an individual to develop the department and manage the existing caseload. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide excellent service to current clients, generate new clients and deal with complex cases.
You will be responsible for :
- Managing a mixed caseload of private family matters
- Preparing and drafting documentation
- Keep the case management system up to date
- Handling sensitive family matters
- Court representation
- Generate new business
- Manage team members
You will have:
- Minimum 1- 2 years of experience in family law matters
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
Salary Plus Comission/Bonus DOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Graduate
Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Family Law
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Family Law Solicitor roles across MSD Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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