Hybrid Family Solicitor - Manage Your Own Caseload

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and progression

Ongoing training and support

Employee rewards and benefits

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Family Solicitor for a regional law firm in the South West. Location options Stroud, Dursley or Cirencester with hybrid working.

You will manage your own caseload on family matters, with potential exposure to Public Law and Care Proceedings, and opportunities to develop business development alongside the team.

The firm values client care, professional development and flexible working and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE within Family Law
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Strong knowledge of Family Law and excellent client care
• Good advocacy and drafting experience
• Experience of Legal Aid, particularly Care work, would be advantageous
• Previous supervision experience would be useful, although not essential
• A commercial and proactive approach to your work
• Excellent organisation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload and taking matters from initial instruction through to resolution
• Advising clients clearly and sensitively on their legal options
• Preparing applications, statements, position statements and other legal documentation
• Attending and conducting hearings where appropriate
• Working alongside counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities and other professionals
• Managing deadlines, budgets and case progression effectively
• Maintaining high standards of client care and file management
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the development of the Family practice
• Identifying opportunities to develop professional relationships and contribute to business development

Skills

PQE in Family Law

Caseload management

Family Law knowledge

Advocacy & drafting

Legal Aid/Care work

Supervision (useful)

Commercial & proactive approach

Organisation & communication

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Family Solicitor for a regional law firm in the South West. Location options Stroud, Dursley or Cirencester with hybrid working.

You will manage your own caseload on family matters, with potential exposure to Public Law and Care Proceedings, and opportunities to develop business development alongside the team.

The firm values client care, professional development and flexible working and offers a competitive salary and benefits.