Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal services firm in Bristol is seeking a Family Solicitor to handle a diverse range of cases, predominantly focusing on divorce and matrimonial issues. This role offers significant career progression, support with administrative tasks, and flexible working options. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual reviews, bonus opportunities, pension contributions, and health insurance. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their background, making this a welcoming environment for all professionals.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

10% annual bonus

10% employer pension contributions

Health and life insurance

Flexible working hours

Discounts across products and stores

Qualifications

• Must hold a litigation certificate.
• Qualified solicitors, barristers, or CILEX qualified considered.
• Strong focus on matrimonial finance cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Advise and represent clients on family law aspects.
• Negotiate settlements effectively.

Skills

Experience in matrimonial finance cases

Client negotiation skills

Family law expertise

Education

Litigation certificate

Job description

Associate Family Solicitor / Senior Family Solicitor

Bristol

Up to £52,000 DOE

Sellick Partnership are seeking Family Solicitors across various levels to join one of the largest legal services in the UK, with offices nationwide and offering great career progression. You would be working out of their Bristol office, handling a variety of cases with a predominant focus on divorce, matrimonial cases, and some private childcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a clear development pathway and very obtainable chargeable hours.

The Family Solicitor will be required to:

• Take forward a mixed caseload of privately funded family matters, with a strong focus on matrimonial finance cases, divorce, and some private childcare
• You would be supporting other members of the business
• Advise and represent clients on all aspects of family law
• Negotiate settlements and liaise effectively with clients, counsel, and other professionals

As the Family Solicitor, what we can offer you:

• No need to actively market for work, due to streamlined business from their company brand, allowing you to spend more time on your cases
• Paralegal and administrative support
• 4 days working from home, 1 day in the office
• Amazing career progression within a reputable business (across all levels of seniority)
• Opportunities to attend external development events

Family Solicitor Benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews
• 10% annual bonus
• 10% employer pension contributions
• Up to 30% discount across products and stores
• Health and life insurance
• Flexible working hours to cater for childcare commitments and part-time hours will be considered

The client is happy to consider qualified solicitors, barristers, or CILEX qualified but must hold a litigation certificate.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Family solicitor role, please contact Alfie Paul at Sellick Partnership. Alternatively, apply via the website now and a consultant will be in touch!

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.