Family Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Gloucestershire is seeking an enthusiastic Family Solicitor with 4-5 years PQE to join its family department. This hybrid role offers significant benefits, including a healthcare plan, bonus, and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate should have a compassionate approach and solid experience in family law, contributing to the team's success.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Corporate Healthcare Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Incentive Scheme

Christmas Saving Club

Various Staff discounts / Concessions

Opticians Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-5 years relevant experience in family law.
• Solid knowledge of divorce, finances, and children's law.
• Resolution membership or similar accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle divorce and separation cases.
• Advise on financial remedies and private children matters.
• Attend court hearings and advocate for clients.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate

Job description

Family Solicitor, 4-5 years PQE. Are you seeking to work for a Legal 500 firm? This is a hybrid role, with benefits including a corporate healthcare plan, life assurance, bonus and incentive scheme, and many more.

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 wide range of personal and commercial law. They are seeking a Family Solicitor.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed legal practitioner to join and contribute to the success and growth of the family department. The caseload includes:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedies
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation disputes

Family Solicitor experience to include:

• 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
• Ability 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 efficiently and meet clients’ requirements
• Understanding of the industry and challenges faced
• Excellent communication skills

The Benefits of this Family Solicitor position & How to Apply:

• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bonus Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Staff Incentive Scheme
• Christmas Saving Club
• Various Staff discounts / Concessions
• Opticians Scheme

For more information about this Family Solicitor role, please contact Joanne Djebara quoting reference 37165.

Position Details:

• Title: Family Solicitor
• Location: Gloucestershire, GL3 or GL5
• Salary: From £40,000+ depending on experience
• Reference: BH-37165
• Work Type: Full Time, Permanent, Flexible/Hybrid – 2 days WFH, in-office for the first 3 months

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