Family Solicitor

Job Description:

Family Solicitor 2 - 5 PQE
Salary: up to £55K

Location:

Gloucester
Hybrid working: 2 days WFH

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm, offering a supportive and professional environment with a strong focus on privately funded family law work. This role presents an ideal next step for a solicitor looking to develop their career, with an existing caseload available for handover. The successful candidate will join a close-knit, friendly team consisting of a Trainee Solicitor and a secretary/assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Managing a caseload of private family law matters, including divorce and dissolution, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation disputes, and private children matters

* Providing clear, practical, and empathetic advice to clients throughout the life of their case

* Running files independently from initial instruction through to conclusion in accordance with UK family law and procedure

* Preparing court documents, conducting correspondence, and complying with court directions and deadlines

* Undertaking advocacy in the Family Court where appropriate

* Supporting the ongoing development and success of the Family Law department

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* 2-5 years' post-qualification experience in private family law

* Ideally experience using LEAP case management system

* Proven experience handling a range of matters including divorce and dissolution, financial remedy, cohabitation disputes, and private children cases (private children not essential but desired).

* Ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision

* Experience of advocacy in the Family Court, or a willingness to undertake advocacy

* Strong client care, communication, and organisational skills

Benefits & Working Environment

* 23 days hol plus bank holidays + Christmas closure not taken out of AL

* Holiday buy back scheme available

* Pension

* On site parking - easy access location of the office

* Career progression opportunities

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)