Family Solicitor (Care Proceedings)

eNL Legal Recruitment; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Family Solicitor (Care Proceedings) in Bristol. The role focuses on publicly funded family matters, representing parents in care proceedings and related public law work. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment with hybrid working arrangements.

The successful solicitor should have 1-5 years PQE, strong knowledge of care and public children law, and a commitment to vulnerable clients. Excellent client care and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Between 1-5 years PQE.
• Experience handling publicly funded family law matters.
• Strong knowledge of Care Proceedings and Public Children Law.
• Experience advising and representing parents involved in local authority proceedings.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a own caseload of publicly funded family matters, mainly for parents in care proceedings.
• Involve in Care Proceedings, PLO matters, pre-proceedings and child protection cases.
• Advise and represent parents in local authority proceedings.
• Work with experienced family law specialists and advocates to provide empathetic guidance.

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Public children law

Care Proceedings

Parental representation

Client care

Caseload management

Vulnerable clients

Job description

Family Solicitor (Care Proceedings) | Bristol | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary DOE

About the Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded specialist family law practice is seeking a Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in public children law who is passionate about representing parents in care proceedings and associated family law matters.

The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality representation to vulnerable clients and offers a supportive, collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise and progress their careers.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of publicly funded family matters, acting primarily on behalf of parents involved in:

• Care Proceedings
• Public Law Outline (PLO) matters
• Pre-proceedings work
• Non-Accidental Injury cases
• Child protection matters
• Applications involving local authority intervention
• Related public family law matters

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced family law specialists and advocates, providing practical and empathetic advice to clients throughout often complex and sensitive proceedings.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with:

• Between 1-5 years PQE
• Experience handling publicly funded family law matters
• Strong knowledge of Care Proceedings and Public Children Law
• Experience advising and representing parents involved in local authority proceedings
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable clients

Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality and varied caseload
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on complex and rewarding public law cases

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.