Family Associate

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious regional law firm in Bristol seeks a skilled Family Associate to manage a varied caseload, focusing on Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse. The role offers a competitive salary of £80-95,000+, hybrid working options, and a supportive culture for professional development. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with a solid background in family law matters. The firm values work-life balance and provides numerous employee benefits, including health care plans and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working with excellent flexibility

25 days' annual leave plus extra festive leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 4x salary

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Enhanced family leave policies

Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus

Season ticket loan

Staff referral bonuses

Discounted conveyancing fees

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 3-5 years PQE.
• Experience in Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse matters.
• Compassionate and confident in managing sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of family law matters, focusing on Private Law Children.
• Handle diverse caseload including divorce, separation, and injunctions.
• Conduct advocacy where appropriate.

Skills

Private Law Children knowledge

Domestic Abuse law expertise

Client-facing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Family Associate — Location: Bristol - flexible hybrid. Salary: £80-95,000+ DOE

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled Family Associate to join a highly reputable regional law firm with a strong presence across the South West. The firm is ranked in the Legal500, well-regarded and known for its supportive, modern, and people-focused culture.

You will be joining a specialist family team that handles a broad range of complex work, including both legally aided and privately funded matters. The firm champions flexibility, professional development, and great work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of family law matters with a particular focus on Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse cases (including legal aid work).
• Handle a varied caseload that may include divorce, separation, financial matters, cohabitation issues, and protective injunctions.
• Conduct your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Work closely with colleagues across the wider family and litigation departments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the department through marketing, networking, and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, ideally 3-5 PQE+ (but all experienced candidates considered).
• Experience in Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse matters is essential, including legal aid casework.
• Wider experience across divorce, finances, and cohabitation disputes is desirable.
• Advocacy experience welcomed but not essential.
• Membership of Resolution or other relevant accreditation's an advantage.
• Compassionate, client-focused, and confident in managing sensitive matters.
• Keen to contribute to team growth and departmental development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working with excellent flexibility
• 25 days' annual leave plus 1.5 days extra over the festive period
• Ability to buy or sell up to 1 week of leave each year
• Health Care Cash Plan - money back on optical, dental & alternative therapies
• Life Assurance at 4x salary from day one
• Pension scheme with matched contributions (salary sacrifice)
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000)
• Staff referral bonuses (including recruitment and client referrals)
• Discounted conveyancing fees

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