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. To express your interest or find out more about the role, please call Alicia on 0121 454 1004 or email your CV to alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk Job Ref: 215304831

FAMILY SOLICITOR (CARE PROCEEDINGS):
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: 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.

TO APPLY:
Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 215304831

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