Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday off

Office closure between Christmas and N

Free on-site parking

Free wills service/reduced legal fees

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Bristol is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join the growing family team. You will manage your own caseload, provide high-quality legal advice and advocacy, and contribute to the Bristol office's development under senior leadership from the London-based Head of Family.

The role emphasizes growth, support, and mentoring opportunities for trainees, with a competitive salary up to 60k+ DOE and office-based working 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in family law required.
• Experience managing own family caseload is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge across family law areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of family law matters and provide high-quality legal advice.
• Advise clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters and represent them.
• Handle matters independently with access to senior support as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

3+ years PQE in family law

Caseload management

Client advisory/representation

Mentoring trainees

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor | Bristol | 2 days in office

Established multi office firm | Growing Family Team | 3+ PQE

Salary: Up to 60k+ (DOE)

An established and highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join its growing Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking to join an established and experienced family department, while playing an important role in the continued growth of the Bristol office with the ability to mentor trainee's in the team.

You’ll be joining a supportive team with a strong depth of experience across family law. The Head of Family is based in London, providing senior leadership and support, while the Bristol team offers a collaborative local working environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of family matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients while contributing to the continued development of the Bristol family team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of Private family law matters
• Advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters
• Handling matters independently while having access to experienced colleagues for support
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts

About You

We are looking for an experienced Family Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE and a solid background in family law.

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years' PQE in family law
• Strong experience managing your own family caseload
• Good technical knowledge across relevant areas of family law

The role would suit an experienced Family Solicitor who is looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to become an important member of a growing Bristol team.

• Salary: Up to 60k+ (DOE)
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Birthday off
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Free on-site parking
• Free wills service/reduced legal services
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service