Job Description
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
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