Family Solicitor (Care Proceedings)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative working culture

Genuine focus on work-life balance

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage cases in Care Proceedings and public law children matters. This role offers flexible working options, including fully remote arrangements, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with experience in family law and excellent advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in care proceedings and public law children work required.
• Confident advocate with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, self-motivated, able to manage a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of public law children and care proceedings matters.
• Represent parents, children, and guardians in court.
• Liaise effectively with local authorities, Cafcass, and other professionals.
• Provide empathetic, practical, and accurate legal advice.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid and SRA regulations.
• Maintain excellent client care and professional standards.

Skills

Legal correspondence

Advocacy

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Family Solicitor – Care Proceedings

Location: Bristol (Fully Remote Option Available)
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Ref: 215301654

About the Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well‑established and supportive firm in Bristol, specialising in Care Proceedings and public law children matters. This position offers genuine flexibility, it can be carried out on a fully remote basis or with a hybrid arrangement from the Bristol office, making it ideal for those seeking balance while continuing to handle high‑quality, meaningful family law work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of public law children and care proceedings matters
• Represent parents, children, and guardians in court
• Liaise effectively with local authorities, Cafcass, and other professionals
• Provide empathetic, practical, and accurate legal advice
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid and SRA regulations
• Maintain excellent client care and professional standards

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in care proceedings and public law children work
• Confident advocate with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage a busy caseload independently
• Children Panel membership is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer:

• Fully remote or hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Genuine focus on work‑life balance

To Apply:

Contact Alicia Forde at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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