Volunteer Family Law Solicitor – Domestic Abuse Support

Nationalprobonocentre; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A community legal services provider in Germany is seeking a fully qualified family law solicitor with at least 2 years of PQE. The role involves conducting 30-minute telephone appointments with clients who have experienced domestic abuse. The solicitor will provide empathetic legal advice and document the discussions. This is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of 45 minutes per session.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years of PQE in family law.
• Experience in providing legal advice with empathy.
• Ability to manage telephone appointments efficiently.

Aufgaben

• Conduct telephone appointments with clients.
• Provide impartial legal advice during appointments.
• Document discussions and advice after each appointment.

Kenntnisse

Qualified family law solicitor

Empathy in legal advice

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a fully qualified family law solicitor with at least 2 years of PQE to join our team.

This role requires a commitment of 45 minutes on a rotational basis, typically once a week, to conduct telephone appointments.

Our service assists individuals aged 18 and over in understanding their legal rights, enabling them to make informed decisions to protect themselves and their loved ones. Ultimately, our goal is to empower them to live lives free from the domestic abuse they have experienced.

How We Work

Client Matching: Once clients are triaged, they are matched with a volunteer solicitor specialising in the relevant areas of family law.

Appointment Management: Our contact management system notifies the solicitor of the appointment and provides access to case details before the 30-minute telephone appointment

Legal Advice: The solicitor delivers impartial legal advice with empathy, considering the client’s experiences of abuse and trauma.

Documentation: After the appointment, the solicitor provides a brief overview of the discussion and advice given.

In total, the volunteer commitment should amount to 45 minutes per session.

FLAG DV has a dedicated team responsible for booking appointments, coordinating with clients, and supporting our volunteer solicitors in fulfilling their commitments.

Please download our information pack and a role description below.

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