Family Solicitor – Public Law Care – Gloucestershire

Overview

In this role you will manage a caseload focusing on public law children matters within a supportive regional firm. You will work closely with counsel, CAFCASS, and local authorities to advance complex care proceedings and safeguarding issues. The position offers exposure to high-stakes family law work and opportunities to develop advocacy and procedural skills in a collaborative environment. You will contribute to a mission-driven team that supports vulnerable clients, with hybrid working and clear progression potential.

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 own caseload of public law children matters (care proceedings, Children Act matters)
• Prepare and draft legal documents (statements, position statements, bundles)
• Conduct advocacy in the Family Court
• Engage with CAFCASS, local authorities and other professionals
• Handle case management hearings, interim applications and final hearings
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and regulatory standards

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in Family Law
• Strong experience in public law care work and Legal Aid matters
• Experience supervising or willingness to supervise
• Excellent communication and professional handling of sensitive matters
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Panel membership (Children or Family) advantageous
• Knowledge of private family work (divorce/finance) beneficial

• Strong communication
• Professional handling of sensitive matters
• Attention to detail
• Public law care expertise
• Legal Aid compliance
• Drafting and documentation (statements, bundles)

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