Part-time Private Family Solicitor

Job description

Take over an established private family caseload with a full handover before maternity leave begins

Work closely with experienced senior lawyers while developing exposure to HNW family matters

Join a friendly, close-knit firm where Director-level progression is a genuine long-term opportunity

If you're an experienced Private Family Solicitor looking for more than just another fee-earning role, this is an opportunity to join a growing specialist family team where your career can develop alongside the business.

You'll receive a full handover of an established caseload of around 40 privately funded matters before taking responsibility for managing them independently. As you settle into the team, you'll also begin supporting on higher-value financial remedy matters, giving you the opportunity to develop your expertise on more complex cases while working alongside experienced colleagues.

Over time, you'll become an integral member of the department, managing a broader caseload of divorce, financial remedy and private children matters while helping supervise junior colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the team. This is a firm with genuine succession planning in place, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work towards Director level in the future.

The culture is refreshingly different from many traditional family law firms. Created by lawyers who wanted to move away from corporate structures, the environment is open, collaborative and down-to-earth. Everyone has a voice, decisions are made collectively where possible, and colleagues support one another both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a team without egos, where you'll be trusted and valued, you'll feel right at home.

Who we're looking for

Private Family Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE

Strong experience managing privately funded financial remedy matters independently

Experience or a genuine interest in high-net-worth family work

Private children experience (desirable)

Experience advising farming clients (desirable)

Comfortable supervising and supporting junior colleagues

Strong client care, communication and organisational skills

Down-to-earth, collaborative personality with a good sense of humour

Ambition to progress into a future leadership role

What you'll be doing

Taking over an established caseload of privately funded family matters following a full handover

Managing divorce, financial remedy and private children cases

Supporting senior lawyers on high-net-worth financial cases

Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues and paralegals

Delivering excellent client care throughout every matter

Contributing to marketing initiatives, including the firm's LinkedIn activity

Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the continued growth of the department

Salary & Benefits

£45,000–£60,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working (2 days from home after settling in)

Healthcare insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension scheme

Genuine pathway towards Director level

Supportive, transparent and collaborative culture

Growing firm with excellent long-term career prospects

Part-time (4 days) considered for the right candidate

Contact MelSamson
mel.samson@realmrecruit.com

03300 245 606

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stafford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English