Role: Family Solicitor (In House)
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £35,000 - £48,000
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid

CRA Consulting is excited to be supporting a leading national legal services provider with the recruitment of a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ-3 years PQE) to join its growing Family Law department.
With offices in Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon, this role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement requiring just two days per week in the office, alongside the opportunity to work within a modern and highly supportive legal environment.
This organisation is recognised for its strong reputation in client care, employee wellbeing and collaborative working culture. The successful candidate will join an established team handling quality privately funded work, with the support and infrastructure needed to focus on delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of privately funded family law matters, advising clients across a broad range of issues including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private children matters
• Negotiations and settlements
• Drafting legal documentation and correspondence

Alongside managing files from instruction through to completion, you will work closely with colleagues across the wider legal team and contribute to maintaining the high standards of service the organisation is known for. There may also be opportunities to support and mentor junior team members.

The Ideal Candidate

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with up to 3 years' PQE and previous experience handling privately funded family law matters.
The team is looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong client care and communication skills
• The ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive and commercial approach
• Confidence working within a modern case management system

Salary & Benefits

• £34,000 - £48,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (2 office days per week)
• Office locations across Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon
• Bonus and incentive schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Modern office environments with excellent transport links

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.