Family Solicitor (Care) in Stroud

Location: Stroud, hybrid working available

Start date: ASAP

Redkite Solicitors is a forward-thinking, award-winning firm of around 300 people, recognised for its strong leadership, collaborative culture, and continued growth. We provide a comprehensive range of legal services designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and businesses across our communities. With a proud heritage dating back to 1898, we have built a reputation for trusted advice and long-standing client relationships, supporting people through every stage of life and business.

Today, we are an ambitious and expanding firm, committed to investing in our people, developing talent, and creating real opportunities for progression. We are proud of our culture and are widely regarded as an employer of choice, offering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and grow alongside the business.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Solicitor to join our busy and growing Family Law team in Gloucestershire, with a particular focus on public law care proceedings. This is a rewarding opportunity to work on complex and sensitive children law matters, representing parents, children, and other parties involved in care proceedings. You will play a key role in protecting the rights of vulnerable clients and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families.

You will handle your own caseload, working closely with colleagues, counsel, local authorities, and CAFCASS, while also having the opportunity to develop your advocacy skills in the Family Court. The role will require excellent self-management and leadership skills along with a keen interest in business development.

What you will be doing

• Manage a caseload of public law children matters, with a focus on care proceedings, delivering high-quality legal advice and case progression from instruction to final hearing.
• Represent clients at all stages of proceedings in the Family Court, including case management hearings, interim applications, and contested final hearings.
• Provide clear, empathetic, and robust advice on all aspects of child protection law, including local authority intervention and Children Act 1989 threshold issues.
• Prepare and draft precise, persuasive legal documentation, including statements, position statements, and court bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in the Family Court and work closely with counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities, and other professionals to progress cases effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements, regulatory standards, and best practice in client care and file management.

Who we are looking for

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in a Family department;
• Experience and knowledge of legal aid systems, specifically Care, plus Private Divorce/Finance would be advantageous.
• Experience of supervision and/or willingness to supervise;
• Experienced in using data management systems & the full Microsoft Office Suite;
• Adaptable communicator, with ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism & courtesy;
• Panel membership is advantageous.

What is in it for you?

• We’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing legal team. You’ll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth. We value trust, boldness, excellence and teamwork — and we want you to thrive as part of that.
• Min 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Contributions to gym membership
• Flexible working considerations
• Career development
• Redkite rewards scheme
• ...and much more

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At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.