Family Associate

Simpson Judge; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Family Associate to manage a diverse caseload including Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse cases. You will benefit from a supportive culture, competitive salary, and hybrid working flexibility. Ideal candidates will be Qualified Solicitors with a strong understanding of legal aid casework. The firm encourages professional development, offering 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits including health care plans and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working with excellent flexibility

25 days' annual leave plus additional days

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Discretionary bonuses

Season ticket loan

Staff referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Ideally 3-5 years PQE, but all experienced candidates considered.
• Experience in legal aid casework is essential.
• Membership of Resolution or other relevant accreditations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of family law matters.
• Handle cases including divorce, financial matters, and protective injunctions.
• Contribute to departmental growth through marketing and networking.

Skills

Private Law Children

Domestic Abuse matters

Compassionate

Client-focused

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

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.

About You

• 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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