Family Solicitor

Wsp Solicitors; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal practice in Gloucestershire is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Senior Solicitor or Associate to join their family law department. This role offers the chance to engage with a diverse range of family law cases, from divorce to private children matters, while contributing to the growth of a forward-thinking firm. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing legal environment. If you are passionate about family law and eager to develop your career, this position is for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Corporate Health Care Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Incentive Scheme

Christmas Saving Club

Various Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in family law matters.
• Solid knowledge of divorce and private law children work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters including divorce and separation.
• Participate in marketing, business development, and networking activities.

Skills

Family Law Expertise

Client Advocacy

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

IT Proficiency

Education

Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate

Job description

Family Senior Solicitor / Associate Solicitor

WSP Solicitors 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. WSP specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law .

WSP Solicitors are:

• Committed to the development of our staff.
• Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.
• Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.
• Cotswold firm with a strong client base and an excellent reputation for providing a full range of legal services to both private and commercial clients.

What is on 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 to the firm.
• The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you, if you invest in us!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A variety of employee benefits including:
  • Life Assurance
  • Corporate Health Care Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Free Car Parking
  • Staff Incentive Scheme
  • Christmas Saving Club
  • Various Staff discounts / Concessions
  • Opticians Scheme

The Role

• Bright, 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.
• 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.

Your Experience & Technical Ability

• 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.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic with excellent communication skills and an ability to get on with people.
• Be a strong team player prepared to build relationships and understand the industry you operate in and the challenges you face.
• Have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness and be IT proficient.

Please refer to the Job Analysis on our website for further information.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, please send a covering letter detailing your salary expectations along with your CV, quoting the job reference FAM/0425 to [e-mail]

“WSP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer”What’s next?

• 24 Days of Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Company Sick Pay
• Bonus & Incentive Scheme
• Christmas Saving Club
• Internal and External Training and Development