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Family Associate
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Family Associate
Location: Bristol - flexible hybrid
Salary: £80-95,000+ DOE
OVERVIEW
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled Family Associate to join a highly reputable regional law firm with a strong presence across the South West. The firm is ranked in the Legal500, well-regarded and known for its supportive, modern, and people-focused culture.
You will be joining a specialist family team that handles a broad range of complex work, including both legally aided and privately funded matters. The firm champions flexibility, professional development, and great work-life balance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage your own caseload of family law matters with a particular focus on Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse cases (including legal aid work).
- Handle a varied caseload that may include divorce, separation, financial matters, cohabitation issues, and protective injunctions.
- Conduct your own advocacy where appropriate.
- Work closely with colleagues across the wider family and litigation departments.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the department through marketing, networking, and thought leadership.
ABOUT YOU
- Qualified Solicitor, ideally 3-5 PQE+ (but all experienced candidates considered).
- Experience in Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse matters is essential, including legal aid casework.
- Wider experience across divorce, finances, and cohabitation disputes is desirable.
- Advocacy experience welcomed but not essential.
- Membership of Resolution or other relevant accreditation's an advantage.
- Compassionate, client-focused, and confident in managing sensitive matters.
- Keen to contribute to team growth and departmental development.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working with excellent flexibility
- 25 days' annual leave plus 1.5 days extra over the festive period
- Ability to buy or sell up to 1 week of leave each year
- Health Care Cash Plan - money back on optical, dental & alternative therapies
- Life Assurance at 4x salary from day one
- Pension scheme with matched contributions (salary sacrifice)
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
- Season ticket loan (up to £10,000)
- Staff referral bonuses (including recruitment and client referrals)
- Discounted conveyancing fees
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