Trainee Family Solicitor

Trainee Solicitor – Family Care Team (Legal Aid)

📍 Location: Bristol (Hanham) – with hybrid work available once probation passed

🕒 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week) 8:30am – 5pm

💼 Salary: £24,320 (Recommended by Law society for trainees Solicitor)

📅 Start: Immediate

🗓 Closing Date: 30th June 2025

About Us

Daniel Woodman & Co. Ltd is a long-established, independent Legal Aid law firm based in Bristol, proudly serving the community for over 20 years. We are known for our unwavering commitment to access to justice and our specialist teams across:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family (including Care, PLO & NAI cases)

🏡 Residential Conveyancing

⚖️ Civil Litigation

🧾 Wills and Probate

⚖️ Criminal Defence (Legal Aid & Private)

We are passionate about nurturing talent and growing our team from within. As we continue to expand, we are excited to welcome a Trainee Solicitor to join our dynamic Family Care Team.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Family Law with a strong focus on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) work, and occasional Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) cases. You will join a highly experienced team dealing with complex, sensitive matters and receive hands-on experience working on active Legal Aid cases.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• Representing clients in care proceedings involving Local Authority intervention
• Attending Legal Planning Meetings and PLO discussions
• Supporting fee earners on cases involving child protection, neglect, and NAI
• Drafting documents, managing files, and liaising with counsel and experts
• Progression opportunities toward qualification

What We’re Looking For

🔹 Essential Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a supportive team
• Organised, with good time management and attention to detail
• Professional, proactive and calm under pressure
• Willingness to support, supervise, and mentor others as you grow

🔹 Preferred (but not essential):

• A demonstrable interest in Family Law
• Experience or awareness of Care Proceedings
• A valid UK driving licence

Why Join Us?

✅ Work with a passionate Legal Aid team making a real impact in people’s lives

✅ Build meaningful legal experience in a respected, close-knit firm

✅ Get supported through your journey to qualification

✅ Work on complex and rewarding family law cases early in your career

✅ Enjoy a friendly, collaborative working culture

Ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Apply now to join a team that values community, compassion, and professional growth.

📩 Send your CV and covering letter to: Ben.fews@danielwoodman.co.uk

🌐 Learn more about our work in Care, PLO, and NAI cases at www.danielwoodman.co.uk