Family Senior Solicitor/Associate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton, Stroud, Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal practice in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Solicitor/Associate to join their family department. This role offers a unique opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedies, and private children cases. The firm values client satisfaction and provides a supportive environment for professional growth, including flexible working arrangements. With a commitment to employee development and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for an ambitious legal practitioner looking to advance their career in a forward-thinking firm.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Corporate Health Care Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Incentive Scheme

Christmas Saving Club

Various Staff Discounts

Opticians Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in family law matters.
• Resolution membership or similar accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters including divorce and financial remedies.
• Participate in marketing, article drafting, and business development activities.

Skills

Family Law

Divorce and Separation

Financial Remedies

Private Children Matters

Cohabitation Disputes

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate

Job description

Job Title:Family Senior Solicitor/Associate Solicitor
Location:Gloucestershire
Work Arrangements:Flexible/Hybrid
Salary:From£40,000 depending on experience
Job Ref:37165


About Our Client
Our clients are a growing, Gloucestershire based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 260 years. They specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law.

Role Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed legal practitioner to join and contribute to the success and growth of the family department, undertaking a caseload of a broad range of family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial remedies, private children matters, and cohabitation disputes. An excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a long established, forward-thinking and expanding firm. The role will also involve active participation in the development of the department and in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate with at least 4-5 years relevant experience advising on family law matters
• Solid knowledge and experience in divorce, finances and private law children work
• Will be required to meet clients, attend court hearings and advocate
• Resolution membership or similar accreditation is desirable
• Compassionate and professional approach to sensitive client issues
• Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner and meet clients’ demanding requirements
• Understand the industry you operate in and the challenges you face
• Have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness
• Ambitious and dynamic with excellent communication skills.

What They Offer

• Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first
• The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home
• Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee Pension Scheme
• The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. They invest in you, if you invest in them!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A variety of employee benefits including:

o Life Assurance
o Corporate Health Care Plan
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Bonus Scheme
o Free Car Parking
o Staff Incentive Scheme
o Christmas Saving Club
o Various Staff discounts / Concessions
o Opticians Scheme

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