Legal Recruitment Specialist for South West & Wales

Family Associate

Location: Bristol - flexible hybrid

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled Family Associate to join a highly reputable regional Legal 500 law firm with a strong presence across the South West. The firm is 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.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• 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

Apply or contact Samanta for a confidential conversation;

E: Samanta.rimicane@simpsonjudge.co.uk

P: 07879490799