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Trainee Family Solicitor, Stoke-on-Trent
Job Details:
* Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
* Job Category: Other
* EU work permit required: Yes
Job Overview
Position: Trainee Solicitor – Family Care Team (Legal Aid)
Location: Bristol (Hanham) - hybrid work available after probation
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week), 8:30am - 5pm
Salary: £24,320 (recommended by Law Society for trainee solicitors)
Start: Immediate
About Us
Daniel Woodman & Co. Ltd is a long-established, independent Legal Aid law firm based in Bristol, serving the community for over 20 years. We are committed to access to justice, with teams specializing in Family (including Care, PLO & NAI cases), Wills, and Probate. We value nurturing talent and growing from within.
Role Description
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in Family Law, focusing on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO), and Non-Accidental Injury (NAI). You will work with experienced professionals handling complex, sensitive cases and gain practical experience on active Legal Aid cases.
You will:
* Represent clients in care proceedings involving Local Authority intervention
* Attend Legal Planning Meetings and PLO discussions
* Support fee earners on child protection, neglect, and NAI cases
* Draft documents, manage files, and liaise with counsel and experts
* Have opportunities for progression towards qualification
Candidate Requirements
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Organized with good time management and attention to detail
* Professional, proactive, and calm under pressure
* Support, supervise, and mentor others as you grow
Preferred (not essential):
* Interest in Family Law
* Experience or awareness of Care Proceedings
* Valid UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
Work with a passionate Legal Aid team making a real impact, build meaningful legal experience, receive support towards qualification, work on rewarding cases early, and enjoy a friendly, collaborative culture.
Interested in advancing your legal career?
Apply now and join a team that values community, compassion, and growth.
Learn more about our work at www.danielwoodman.co.uk
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