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Working at Manleys

As a legal Practice, people are at the heart of our business. We are committed to creating a working environment that our team at Manleys are extremely proud of. We believe in a business which recognises contribution, effort and hard work.

Manleys offers a great atmosphere, an integrated team and excellent and interesting opportunities. Our client’s often comment on the personable service they receive.

Training at Manleys

We are a niche Media and Commercial Litigation practice. Our people are given the opportunities to gain valuable experience, specialist skills and knowledge in all aspects of the fascinating work we do. We want our lawyers to be the best at what they do – and to achieve recognition for their excellence from within and without the firm

As a member of the Manleys Team, you will be involved in a variety of cases with a responsibility commensurate with your experience and ability.

Work Experience: We regret to advise that we do not operate a work experience programme.

Current Vacancies

Although Manleys is a niche and specialised practice, we are continually expanding as our client base grows. If you consider that you have something different, interesting or valuable to offer our team, then we would be interested to hear from you, particularly if you share our passion for the work that we do.

Manleys is always looking to add committed, talented people to our team. If you are already qualified and have a client following but are looking for a new challenge in the North West, please contact us.

Family Solicitor

Location: Chester City Centre
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm
Holidays: 22 days per annum, plus bank holidays and days between Christmas and New Year (office closed)
Salary: Dependant on experience, plus excellent bonus structure

Attributes: The successful candidate will be:

  1. 0-3 years PQE with experience of financial remedy proceedings
  2. A target driven person
  3. Able to attract new clients to the firm.

Job description:

  • To run family law cases (Divorce and financial remedy)
  • To work independently on cases whilst also offering support and guidance for other members within the team where necessary.
  • To work out of our Chester City Centre offices with other colleagues including our Managing Partner, CEO, Solicitors, Trainees and Consultant Solicitors.
  • To go above and beyond to achieve the desired result for clients and to do so in a proactive and timely manner.
  • To win work independently and/or have own client following to be able to bring work into the business and manage own cases.
  • To apply total discretion when dealing with our client base

Experience required:

  • 0-3years PQE experience working within a previous Family Law environment.
  • Ability to use Case Management and Time Recording systems effectively.
  • Experienced in running their own case load, taking enquiries from prospective clients, reviewing cases, providing quality legal advice, and applying successful case strategies.
  • Strong working knowledge of Family Law.
  • Aptitude in client-facing matters and exceptional communication skills.
  • Passion for helping people and fostering relationships.
  • Ability to manage their own time and work to deadlines as well as flexibility with working evenings and weekends to secure results.
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients whilst applying empathy.
  • Strong commercial awareness.

Please send your CV and covering letter to rebekah.booth@manleys.law 

For all enquiries, please call 01244 230000 and a member of our team will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can fill out a quick form on our contact page.

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