Family Solicitor (Care Proceedings

Family Solicitor 1-5 PQE, Bristol, up to £55,000 (DOE), extensive benefits, hybrid working. The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality representation to vulnerable clients and offers a supportive, collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise and progress their careers. Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

A well-established and highly regarded specialist family law practice is seeking a Family Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE) to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in public children law who is passionate about representing parents in care proceedings and associated family law matters. You will manage your own caseload of publicly funded family matters, acting primarily on behalf of parents involved in the following:

• Care Proceedings
• Public Law Outline (PLO) matters
• Pre-proceedings work
• Non-Accidental Injury cases
• Child protection matters
• Applications involving local authority intervention
• Related public family law matters

The successful solicitor will work closely with experienced family law specialists and advocates, providing practical and empathetic advice to clients throughout often complex and sensitive proceedings. You must have strong knowledge of Care Proceedings and Public Children Law, experience advising and representing parents involved in local authority proceedings, excellent client care and communication skills, ability to manage a varied caseload independently and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable clients.

Children Panel membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

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