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Posted 20 July, 2026

Private Law Solicitor - Family Department

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Bolton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Private Law Solicitor to join their busy and supportive Family Department office based in Bolton.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage your own caseload of private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.

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• Handle a varied caseload including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic abuse cases.

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• Undertake a mix of Legal Aid and privately funded family work.

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• Use the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) and apply Legal Aid eligibility criteria appropriately.

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• Undertake advocacy where appropriate.

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• Maintain high standards of client care and legal practice.

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• Work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

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About You

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• Experience in private family law.

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• Experience managing a mixed caseload of Legal Aid and privately funded matters.

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• A good working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid processes.

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• Confidence undertaking your own advocacy.

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• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

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What We Offer

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• Competitive salary.

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• Pension scheme.

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• Attendance bonus.

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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional annual leave accrued after two years' service.

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• Birthday leave.

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• Life insurance (2x annual salary).

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• Long service awards.

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• Paid car parking.

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Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful