Our Family Law teams, based in Manchester, London and Liverpool, offer expertise and essential support, whether it be a divorce, civil partnership dissolution, negotiating a prenuptial agreement or an issue regarding arrangements for children both nationally and internationally.

JMW’s team of Family law solicitors is known for achieving excellent results for our clients. We work hard to hold onto this reputation by really looking after each one and ensuring they have all the necessary resources at their disposal.

The Liverpool office is a close-knit team of 12, headed up by Partner Beverley Jones, who has been recognised year on year since 2014 as a top tier lawyer in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

The Role

We have two vacancies in our Liverpool Family team for experience Family lawyers to join at Solicitor or Associate level (c. 1-5 years' PQE).  

What we are looking for: 

• Experience of assisting on a range of Family work including: divorce and financial remedy, pre and post nuptial agreements, and privately funded children work.
• Ability to provide an effective, timely and efficient service to the firm’s clients
• Ensure excellent service standards and maintain high client satisfaction
• Manage an agreed caseload of clients in consultation with the Department Head and to assist other fee earners.
• Produce an appropriate level of chargeable recoverable fee earning hours and fee income to meet cost targets.
• Support department initiatives for business development

Working for JMW  

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.