Family Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and progression

Ongoing training and support

Employee rewards and benefits

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Family Solicitor for a regional law firm in the South West. Location options Stroud, Dursley or Cirencester with hybrid working.

You will manage your own caseload on family matters, with potential exposure to Public Law and Care Proceedings, and opportunities to develop business development alongside the team.

The firm values client care, professional development and flexible working and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE within Family Law
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Strong knowledge of Family Law and excellent client care
• Good advocacy and drafting experience
• Experience of Legal Aid, particularly Care work, would be advantageous
• Previous supervision experience would be useful, although not essential
• A commercial and proactive approach to your work
• Excellent organisation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload and taking matters from initial instruction through to resolution
• Advising clients clearly and sensitively on their legal options
• Preparing applications, statements, position statements and other legal documentation
• Attending and conducting hearings where appropriate
• Working alongside counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities and other professionals
• Managing deadlines, budgets and case progression effectively
• Maintaining high standards of client care and file management
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the development of the Family practice
• Identifying opportunities to develop professional relationships and contribute to business development

Skills

PQE in Family Law

Caseload management

Family Law knowledge

Advocacy & drafting

Legal Aid/Care work

Supervision (useful)

Commercial & proactive approach

Organisation & communication

Job description

Family Solicitor

Location: Stroud, Dursley or Cirencester Hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Start date: ASAP

A new opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor

If you're an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue developing your career, this could be worth exploring.

We're partnered with an established regional law firm that is continuing to grow its Family offering across the South West and is looking to appoint an experienced solicitor to join the team.

The role can be based from Stroud, Dursley or Cirencester, with hybrid working available.

What will you be doing?

You'll join an established Family team and manage a varied caseload, supporting clients across a range of family matters.

There is an opportunity to work within Public Law and Care Proceedings, and candidates with this background are particularly encouraged to apply. However, the firm is also open to Family Solicitors from other areas who are interested in broadening their experience and developing their public law knowledge.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing your own caseload and taking matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advising clients clearly and sensitively on their legal options.
• Preparing applications, statements, position statements and other legal documentation.
• Attending and conducting hearings where appropriate.
• Working alongside counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities and other professionals.
• Managing deadlines, budgets and case progression effectively.
• Maintaining high standards of client care and file management.
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the development of the Family practice.
• Identifying opportunities to develop professional relationships and contribute to business development.

What are we looking for?

You’ll ideally have:

• 2+ years' PQE within Family Law.
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Strong knowledge of Family Law and excellent client care skills.
• Good advocacy and drafting experience.
• Experience of Legal Aid, particularly Care work, would be advantageous.
• Previous supervision experience would be useful, although not essential.
• A commercial and proactive approach to your work.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

A Children Panel accreditation would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is committed to Family Law, enjoys working closely with clients and wants to become part of a growing and supportive team.

Why consider the opportunity?

You’ll be joining a firm that values its people and is committed to creating an environment where lawyers can build long-term careers.

Alongside hybrid and flexible working, you’ll have access to:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career development and progression.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Employee rewards and benefits.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Whether your background is predominantly Public Law and Care or another area of Family Law, we’d be interested in hearing from you if you’re looking for your next move.