Oculus Legal Group
Family Solicitor
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Family Solicitor / FCILEX
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available Following Probation
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
The Opportunity
A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor or FCILEX to join its growing Family team in Manchester.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a department that is undergoing an exciting period of growth under the leadership of a recently appointed Head of Department. The successful candidate will become part of a close-knit and supportive team with excellent long-term career prospects.
The team has an excellent reputation for providing practical, client-focused advice and specialises in privately funded family matters. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of private family matters from instruction through to conclusion, delivering high-quality legal advice and excellent client care throughout.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a caseload of divorce and financial remedy matters.
- Advising on civil partnership disputes.
- Acting for unmarried and cohabiting couples in relation to relationship breakdowns and property disputes.
- Conducting advocacy where appropriate.
- Assisting with new client enquiries and departmental intake.
- Participating in the firm's legal surgery and community advice sessions.
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court applications.
- Handling Legal Aid funding applications where required.
- Supporting the department's marketing, networking and business development activities.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and local referrers.
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About You
The firm is keen to hear from:
- Qualified Solicitors or FCILEX professionals.
- Lawyers with experience independently managing a private family law caseload.
- Candidates with advocacy experience.
- Strong communicators who are confident dealing directly with clients.
- Organised and proactive individuals with excellent attention to detail.
- Team players who are keen to contribute to the continued growth of the department.
The Team
You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Family team led by an experienced Head of Department, working alongside solicitors, trainees and paralegals.
The firm offers:
- A welcoming and friendly working environment.
- Strong leadership and mentoring.
- High levels of client contact and responsibility.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Hybrid working following probation, with flexibility available by agreement.
- A people-focused culture with regular social and team-building events.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working after probation.
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Holiday loyalty scheme and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Death in service cover.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
- PayCare healthcare and wellbeing package, including access to a GP, dental and optical cashback, counselling services and retail discounts.
- Paid professional memberships.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Long service awards and recognition initiatives.
- Staff social events, charity fundraising activities and annual team-building weekends.
- Discounted legal services.
- Clear career progression framework with ongoing training and development support.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Family Solicitor or FCILEX looking to join a respected regional firm during an exciting period of growth.
If you're looking for a role offering quality private family work, genuine progression and a supportive team culture, I'd be delighted to discuss the opportunity with you.
Niamh Nolan
niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com
0117 454 4409
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