Solicitor – Family – Public Law Care – Stroud

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied public law children caseload within a supportive, progressive family team in Stroud. You will represent parents, children and other parties through care proceedings, advocating at Family Court hearings and preparing key documentation. You will work with counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities and ensure Legal Aid compliance, contributing to team development. This position offers meaningful work helping vulnerable clients and shaping outcomes for children and families. You join a high-performing, inclusive culture with hybrid working options and growth opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Contributions towards gym membership
• Flexible working considerations
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Rewards and wellbeing scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings
• Represent parents, children and other parties through proceedings
• Advocate at all stages of Family Court hearings
• Prepare statements, position statements and bundles
• Collaborate with counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities and other professionals
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements
• Contribute to the development and growth of the team

Key requirements

• Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE in Family Law
• Experience in public law care work and Legal Aid processes
• Confident managing a busy, complex caseload
• Strong advocacy skills in the Family Court
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and professionalism in handling sensitive matters
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience supervising or willingness to supervise
• Panel membership (Children or Family) advantageous
• Strong IT and case management skills

• empathy
• excellent communication
• interpersonal skills
• advocacy in Family Court
• Legal Aid processes
• case management

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