The Company?
The successful Family Solicitor will join an upper tier, multi service law firm with recognised expertise across Family Law, Criminal Defence, Housing, Civil Liberties and Human Rights. The firm provides ongoing training, strong administrative support and a collaborative working environment, allowing fee earners to focus on client work while dedicated internal teams manage billing, credit control and inbound enquiries.
The Role
As the Family Solicitor you will manage a varied caseload of family and childcare matters.
The role will include:
* Managing Care Proceedings and PLO matters
* Advising on Private Children Law matters
* Handling Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation and Occupation Order applications
* Managing divorce and financial remedy matters
* Advising on cohabitation disputes and wider family law issues
* Undertaking advocacy where required
The Family Solicitor?
You will be an experienced Family Solicitor capable of managing your own caseload while contributing to the continued growth of the team.
The Family Solicitor must have:
* Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE
* Experience across family and childcare law
* Strong understanding of legal aid work
* Advocacy experience or willingness to undertake your own advocacy
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Business development skills with the ability to generate work
In return......?
* £50,000 to £60,000 salary
* Performance related bonus and profit sharing scheme
* Hybrid working arrangements
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year closure
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Benenden Healthcare
* Firm laptop and mobile phone
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Ongoing training and career development
* Dedicated administrative, billing and telephone support
If you are a Family Solicitor considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year