
Family Solicitor
- Stoke-on-Trent
- £55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + Bonus Potential
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available (min. 3–4 days in office)Join a well-established, close-knit law firm known for its reliable legal services and a strong team culture.The firm is now seeking a Family Solicitor to take a lead role in its Leek office, heading up a small family law department following a recent leadership change. This is a key position offering autonomy, experienced secretarial support and the opportunity to manage a diverse and rewarding caseload, including complex and high-value family law matters.The Role:
- Lead and manage the family/matrimonial law department
- Handle a full caseload of family law matters—ranging from divorce and financial settlements to children matters, including high-value and complex cases
- Provide mentorship and oversight to an experienced legal executive
- Deliver excellent client care while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
- Collaborate closely with two experienced senior secretaries for smooth case management
- Contribute to business development and help grow the department’s workload
- Competitive salary up to £50,000–£55,000, depending on experience
- Manageable and achievable target of 3 x salary
- Strong administrative support (two experienced legal secretaries)
- Consideration for hybrid working (minimum of 3–4 days in the office)
- A close-knit, friendly team environment with a focus on work-life balance
- Has solid experience in family/matrimonial law, including handling complex and high value matters independently
- Is proactive, dynamic and driven to lead and develop a growing department
- Has strong leadership and mentoring skills to support junior legal staff
- Values high professional standards and exceptional client service
- Is comfortable working with both paper-light and traditional file systems
- Can commit to regular in-office presence (minimum 3–4 days per week)
Apply today and help shape the future of the family law department at this wonderful Staffordshire based law firm!#INDCATN
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