Family Solicitor (Lancashire)

Harrison‑Drury is a market‑leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For for the third year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies to Work For list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to Work For in the Law sector — achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people‑focused workplace.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law‑firm approach and focuses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

The Opportunity

Our Family Team is looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor (1-5 PQE ideally) to join us in any of our Preston, Garstang, Clitheroe, Lytham, or Lancaster offices.

We are seeking someone who is confident managing their own caseload, comfortable working independently, and equally able to collaborate within a supportive team environment. The role also includes involvement in business development, such as attending networking events, building local relationships, and helping to identify new opportunities for growth.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of privately funded divorce, financial remedy, and children matters. Strong IT skills are essential, as the role involves working within a Case Management System.

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work within a fast‑paced commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of Family files, both hard copy and within SOS.
• Progressing client work efficiently, ensuring clients are kept informed on outcomes, progress, and costs.
• Attending court, mediations, and meetings, preparing detailed notes and minutes as required.
• Ensuring confidentiality and security of documentation in line with Law Society and GDPR requirements.
• Achieving agreed billing and time‑recording targets.
• Managing the billing process and liaising with Finance.
• Drafting legal documents, including correspondence and court documentation.
• Supporting colleagues within the team when required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational development.
• Working towards team objectives and promoting the firm’s values.
• Actively participating in marketing and business development activities.

Skills & Experience

• Experience acting for privately funded and HNW clients.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using initiative.
• Confidence in business development and building client relationships.

Desirable

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience using the SOS case management system.

Benefits

At Harrison Drury, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working policy
• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and EAP
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
• Free individual or mirror Wills
• Employee referral scheme
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift process
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.

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