Family Law Solicitor - Private Law

  • The Business Connection Group
  • Bolton, Lancashire
  • Jun 26, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Location: Bolton Office or Greater Manchester
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

An exciting opportunity working within a pioneer of legal services, providing friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but blended with a 21st Century approach. A vacancy for a Private Law solicitor who can run a mixed caseload of private family law files, including divorce/finance, children and domestic violence files to work in our busy family department.

The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car available for work use. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.

Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

Run own private caseload

Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas

Ability to use CCMS and have a sound understanding of legal aid criteria

Willingness to conduct own advocacy

Skills Required

Experience in private law

Good organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work well within a team

Friendly and professional manner

Company Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Attendance bonus

25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years

Birthday holiday

Life insurance 2x annual salary

Long service awards

Paid car parking space

Discounted Gym Membership

Northern Rail discount scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Quarterly Fruit Baskets

Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)

Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)

Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)

Monthly Raffle Draw 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes

Dress down once a month

Annual Christmas Party & Events

Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

Training and development opportunities

Internal workshops

Compliance webinars

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.