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Date Added: Wed 12/02/2025

Family Solicitor

Liverpool, UK
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Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Family SolicitorLocation: Maghull (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: c.£40,000 + Excellent BenefitsMy client is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer to join their well-established team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Family Law to take the next step in their career. The role offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time options available, requiring a minimum of three days per week.The firm handles a variety of privately funded family law matters, including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee disputes, financial resolutions, and prenuptial agreements. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive team that includes a Senior Lawyer, two Paralegals, and a Secretary/Assistant. While based in Maghull, the role covers all offices across Merseyside, with hybrid working available.The ideal candidate will be highly organised, capable of managing a busy caseload, and confident in working under pressure to meet client demands, financial targets, and time recording requirements. A strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, along with a compassionate and empathetic approach, is essential. In addition, the role requires an individual who can contribute to marketing and business development initiatives, including networking events, blogs, and outreach activities.Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing a caseload of private family law matters
  • Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and providing accurate cost estimates
  • Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court applications
  • Attending hearings, conferences, and client meetings
  • Maintaining compliance with professional and regulatory obligations
  • Accurately recording billable time and meeting financial targets
  • Supporting business development through networking and marketing activities
  • Working flexibly across offices as required
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary of c.£58,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 23 days, increasing with PQE)
  • Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Paid sick leave, dependent’s leave, and birthday leave
  • Hybrid working options
  • Medicash healthcare scheme (after 6 months)
  • Wellbeing and social events, including annual team-building activities
  • Bonus scheme and employee recognition rewards
  • Employee referral programme
  • Formal training and development opportunities
  • Annual salary and bonus reviews
If you are interested in this role, please contact me at with a recent CV.
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