Public Law Family Solicitor

Clayton legal; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established family-run firm in Middlesbrough is seeking a Family Solicitor to enhance their team. This role focuses on publicly funded family law, particularly in Care and Child Protection matters. The firm prides itself on high-quality client service and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, provide expert legal advice, and work closely with clients and stakeholders. With competitive salaries, training, and generous holiday allowances, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about family law.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Training opportunities

Above average holidays

Christmas closure

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PQE in Family Law required.
• Excellent knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in public law matters, ensuring compliance.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Family Law

Legal Aid

CCMS System

Communication Skills

Case Management

Education

Post Qualification Experience in Family Law

Job description

Our client is a growing family run firm based in the centre of Middlesbrough, specialising in Criminal Defence and Family/Children Law, with a reputation for a high quality client service and a key focus upon developing their staff.

They now have an opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join their team.

As a collaborative firm that values its employees, they are offering a competitive salary DOE, training and opportunities for progression, above average holidays + Christmas closure, and a workplace pension.

For this role, the focus is on publicly funded family law, and the successful candidate will be working with Care and Child Protection matters, working with the Family law team, and managing their own caseload, while developing a high quality Care service for their clients.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing expert legal advice and representation in public law matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
2. Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders to facilitate case progress.
3. Organising and managing case files, maintaining accurate documentation and records.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years Post Qualification Experience within Family Law, although experience prior to qualification would also be taken into account, excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System, and a collaborative approach, with a focus on maintaining excellent internal and external relationships and promotion of the Firm.

Membership of Resolution and/or Panel Memberships would be an advantage, but isn't essential, and applications from Family Solicitors that would prefer part time or more flexible hours will be considered.