Family Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Paid bank holidays

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor for a Bristol-based law firm with a strong focus on high-quality client care. The role involves handling a broad range of family law matters and managing a caseload within a collaborative team.

You will advise clients in person, over the phone, and via video, representing in court, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums. A commitment to professional standards and ongoing development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law matters and handling complex cases.
• Ability to present and advise clients across various family law issues.
• Strong commitment to high standards of client care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise clients across a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, domestic violence, child contact, adoption and family estates.
• Represent parents and children in care proceedings and provide clear, practical advice throughout.
• Represent clients in court, mediation and other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution.
• Manage an individual caseload while working collaboratively with solicitors, paralegals, secretaries and other support staff.
• Provide advice to clients in person, by telephone and via video conference.
• Draft and review legal documentation and establish a clear and compelling position for each client based on a thorough understanding of the matter and relevant family law.

Skills

Family law

Court representation

Client advisory

Job description

My client, based in Bristol, is a growing and established law firm with a strong focus on delivering high-quality legal services and excellent client care. They are looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent and advise clients across a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, domestic violence, child contact, adoption and family estates.
• Represent parents and children in care proceedings and provide clear, practical advice throughout.
• Represent clients in court, mediation and other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution.
• Manage an individual caseload while working collaboratively with solicitors, paralegals, secretaries and other support staff.
• Provide advice to clients in person, by telephone and via video conference.
• Draft and review legal documentation and establish a clear and compelling position for each client based on a thorough understanding of the matter and relevant family law.

Person Specification

• Work towards a target of 6 billable hours per day and cooperate with the firm's credit control arrangements.
• Manage an individual caseload effectively while working as part of a wider team.
• Be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic and ambitious.
• Demonstrate a willingness to seek advice and support to develop knowledge and skills.
• Participate in regular file reviews with a senior Solicitor to ensure compliance and maintain high standards of client care.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• 24/7 access to a fully equipped onsite gym.
• Paid bank holidays.