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)