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Family Law Associate
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
Job Title: Family Law Associate / Partner
Location: Preston / Blackburn
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + exceptional benefits
About the Role
Join a highly regarded Family Law team within a Legal 500‑ranked, regional full‑service firm. You’ll work closely with an experienced partner on a diverse caseload of family law matters, covering divorce, matrimonial finance, children’s matters, and private family disputes. The role offers genuine client responsibility, strong business development support, and a clear progression routes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage your own caseload, including complex and high-value matters
* Advise on all family topics: divorce, ancillary relief, child arrangements, prenuptials
* Liaise with clients, courts, and external professionals
* Support business development: networking, seminars, marketing
* Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team growth and training
Ideal Candidate
* Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with solid Family Law experience
* Strong technical knowledge across finance, children, divorce
* Excellent client-service skills and professional presence
* Ambitious, organised, and commercially-minded
* Active participation in professional bodies (e.g. Resolution, Family Law Panel desirable)
What's On Offer
* Career progression: clear pathway to Associate Partner/Partner
* Competitive salary + buy‑and‑sell annual leave + birthday/wellbeing day
* Private medical cover, dental/optical cash plan, income protection, life cover
* 4% pension contribution + flexible working arrangements
* Supportive, inclusive culture with genuine work/life balance
* Regular training, internal mentorship, and visible career development
* Be based at modern offices in Preston or Blackburn, with strong community links
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