Family Solicitor – Cheltenham (2-3 PQE)

Overview

In this role, you will manage a varied family law caseload and provide clear, compassionate guidance to clients. You’ll work closely with Partners and the wider team to deliver high-quality advice on divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, and related issues, while contributing to business development. The role combines hands-on casework with collaboration, client relationship building and a focus on professional development. You’ll be supported in a growing, reputable Family practice that handles a high-quality mix of work, including HNW matters, in a collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities
• Strong focus on professional development and team culture
• Supportive, collaborative and growing Family team

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

• Empathy
• Calm under pressure
• Communication
• Family law expertise (divorce, financial remedy, private children)
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Advocacy and liaison with counsel and courts

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