Family Solicitor – Bristol (2-3 PQE)

Overview

In this Bristol-based role you will manage your own family law caseload and provide clear, compassionate advice across matters such as divorce, financial remedy, private children, and cohabitation. You will work with Partners and a Senior Associate to support a growing Family team renowned for high-quality work, including HNW matters. You’ll contribute to business development while maintaining excellent client service in a collaborative, ambitious environment. This is a chance to shape client outcomes and the team’s development within a supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities
• Strong focus on professional development
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Flexible and team-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters
• Advising clients clearly and sensitively, setting realistic expectations
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence, court applications, witness statements, agreements and other legal documents
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate and liaising with counsel, experts, courts and third parties
• Managing files, deadlines, costs information and matter updates in line with regulatory requirements
• Meeting agreed financial, time recording and matter management expectations
• Supporting business development, networking, marketing and knowledge sharing activities
• Collaborating with colleagues and providing guidance to junior team members where appropriate
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with care and professionalism

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualification and approximately 2-3 years’ PQE
• Experience managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of family law matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Calm, empathetic and professional approach when supporting clients
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Commercial and proactive mindset with interest in developing client relationships
• Collaborative, flexible and team focused approach
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service and ongoing professional development

• Excellent communication skills
• Calm and empathetic
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Strong technical knowledge across family law
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Advocacy and liaison with counsel, experts, courts

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