Family Solicitor/Lawyer

FAMILY SOLICITOR / LEGAL EXECUTIVE 1 plus PQE



Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 DOE

Job Reference: 36949



Our Client, a reputable and expanding law firm, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a minimum of one years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their growing Family Law team.



This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private family & legal aid matters.



Key Responsibilities:

Committed to the development of our staff.

Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.

Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.

Cotswold firm with a strong client base and an excellent reputation for providing a full range

of legal services to both private and commercial clients.

What is on offer?

Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.

The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and

home.

Salary based on experience and the value you can bring to the firm.

The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest

in you, if you invest in us!

24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

A variety of employee benefits including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/

Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts and

Christmas Saving Club.



The Role

Bright, enthusiastic and committed legal practitioner to join and contribute to the success and

growth of the family department, undertaking a caseload of primarily private law children and

domestic abuse work, both under the legal aid contract and for privately paying clients.

Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a

long established, forward-thinking and expanding firm.

The role will also involve active participation in the development of the department and in the

firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking

activities, as appropriate.



Your Experience & Technical Ability

Law degree or equivalent qualification and hold a current practising certificate

Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience advising on family law matters. Consideration will be

given to NQ’s if you have previous experience working in a family department of a legal firm.

Familiar with private law children and domestic abuse work.

Knowledge of legal aid would be beneficial as would an awareness of other areas of family

law.

Will be required to attend court and meet clients.

Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner

and meet clients’ demanding requirements.

Enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic with excellent communication skills and an ability to get

on with people.

Be a strong team player prepared to build relationships and understand the industry you

operate in and the challenges you face.

Have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness and be IT proficient.





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