Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Family Solicitor to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide exceptional legal services to clients navigating family law issues, including divorce, child care, and financial support. The firm prides itself on its supportive and dynamic environment, encouraging professional growth and career development. With a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, this position is ideal for an ambitious solicitor looking to make a significant impact in the field of family law. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services and want to be part of a fun and friendly team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Generous benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in Family Law required.
• Strong technical expertise in private family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored legal services to clients in family law.
• Guide clients through divorce and asset division.
• Assist with child care and financial support matters.

Skills

Family Law

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle own cases

Ambition and drive

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

A Family Solicitor is required to join a Legal 500 Law Firm based in Bristol on a full-time permanent basis. This is an opportunity for a Family Solicitor to become a member of an established law firm that upholds its reputation for providing exceptional service to its clientele.

Title: Family Solicitor

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE

Contract: Full-time permanent, Hybrid/Flexible working

Location: Bristol

Key Responsibilities of the Family Solicitor:

• Providing a quality, tailored, and supportive legal service to a wide range of clients
• Guiding clients through divorce and splitting assets
• Advising on child care and financial support
• Creating agreements before or after marriage
• Helping clients get protection orders if needed
• Assisting with legal processes for adopting children or surrogacy
• Helping divide property and money in a separation
• Handling issues like wills, inheritance, and family trusts, as well as advising on matters like guardianship and family disputes

Desirable Skills and Requirements of the Family Solicitor:

• 2 + years PQE in Family Law
• Possess strong technical expertise in all areas of private family law, with experience in handling a range of family law matters from start to finish and experience in private law child arrangements
• Be able to handle own cases from start to finish
• Take a client-focused approach to every case
• Demonstrate the enthusiasm and ambition to develop their career
• Be able to work as part of a fun, friendly, and dynamic team
• Interest and ability to help grow the business and find new opportunities
• Strong motivation to produce high-quality work and documents consistently
• Flexible approach to work to meet client deadlines and maintain regular communication with clients
• Ambitious, driven, and highly detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, with opportunities for career progression.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Family Solicitor role, please apply now or contact Tom Chant at Sellick Partnership.

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