Family Solicitor – Public Law

Legal Southwest; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Family Solicitor with a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience. This role focuses on public family law, allowing you to represent clients in sensitive cases involving child protection and care proceedings. You will manage your own caseload with support from senior practitioners in a hybrid working environment that promotes professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for an empathetic solicitor looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in family law, especially public law or care proceedings.
• Confident in conducting casework with a good level of independence.
• Experience in family court settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in public family law proceedings involving child protection.
• Prepare and conduct advocacy in family courts.
• Manage a caseload with increasing autonomy.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Strong litigation skills

Advocacy skills

Client care

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

3+ Years’ Experience | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Expert Family Team

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well‑established and highly regarded regional law firm with a broad range of legal services and a strong reputation for client care. Their family team is known for supporting clients through some of the most challenging and sensitive legal matters affecting families, providing clear advice with empathy and professional expertise.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Family Solicitor with at least three years’ post‑qualification experience to join their Bridgwater office, specialising in public family law. This role offers the opportunity to handle a substantive caseload of public law matters, including cases involving local authority care proceedings and the Public Law Outline process, often supported by legal aid where clients are eligible.

As a fee‑earner in this team, you can expect to:

• Represent clients in public family law proceedings involving child protection and care cases.
• Work directly with clients who are facing intervention by social services and related court applications.
• Prepare and conduct advocacy in family courts, including case preparation, evidence gathering and drafting court documents.
• Provide empathetic, client‑focused advice through complex and sensitive legal processes.
• Manage your own caseload with increasing autonomy, with support from senior practitioners as needed.

Our client’s family team handles a broad range of family law matters, offering tailored advice across relationship breakdowns, children’s issues and financial arrangements. They combine legal expertise with compassionate support, helping clients navigate stressful and emotional situations while seeking the best feasible outcomes.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in family law, with exposure to public law or care proceedings.
• Confident conducting casework with a good level of independence.
• Strong litigation and advocacy skills, with experience in family court settings.
• Empathetic communicator with excellent client care and organisational skills.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client values its people and fosters a collaborative, supportive working environment where quality legal work and career development are prioritised. Their family team is recognised for its depth of expertise and client‑centred approach, handling both straightforward and highly complex matters effectively. pardoes.co.uk

They offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• A structured environment where family solicitors can grow and develop professionally.
• A chance to be part of a team that genuinely supports clients through difficult life events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and capable family law solicitor to join a respected team undertaking meaningful public law work in a supportive and professionally rewarding setting.

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