Job Description
An enthusiastic Family Solicitor required to join our Head office in Central London. The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis. The candidate must be a qualified Solicitor of more than three years and has experience in dealing with Family Legal Aid matters.
We have a Legal Aid Agency contract for Family and have a large private client base. There will be a competitive package and excellent career development opportunities for the successful solicitor.
You will be a Family Law panel member although we are also considering candidates who are not members but have comprehensive knowledge of Legal Aid. You will have excellent client care skills.
Responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will be handling a varied and interesting caseload involving divorce and separation, financial remedy, co-habitation, children matters, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and domestic violence.
The successful person will be required to have experience in all areas of family law work, Social Services & childcare Proceedings, Care, Child arrangements and Ancillary Relief and have or be able to attract their own following.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years PQE
- Ideally a Resolution specialist accredited lawyer or a member of the Advanced Family Law Panel although we are also considering candidates who are not members.
- Experience of working within a case management system and is proficient using technology.
- A demonstratable ability for business development
- A current clean practising certificate from the SRA
Additional notes
The successful candidate will be handling a varied and interesting caseload involving divorce and separation, financial remedy, co-habitation, children matters, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and domestic violence.
The successful person will be required to have experience in all areas of family law work, Social Services & childcare Proceedings, Care, Child arrangements and Ancillary Relief and have or be able to attract their own following.