Family Lawyer

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in the Dearne Valley seeks a Family Lawyer to join their team. Candidates should have experience in areas such as private law children matters, injunctions, divorce, and financial settlements. The role offers free parking and support from senior staff, suitable for both full and part-time applicants. Additional benefits include private GP access and counseling support.

Benefits

Private GP access

Death in service benefit

Counseling/wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in private law children matters, injunctions, divorce and financial settlements.
• Advocacy experience preferred but not essential.
• Looking for candidates returning to work or taking next step.

Responsibilities

• Handle family law cases predominantly legal aid.
• Support from senior colleagues and support staff.

Skills

Family law experience

Advocacy skills

Familiarity with Legal Aid Agency CCMS system

Education

FILEX/CILEX or qualified solicitor

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a well established law firm in the recruitment of a Family Lawyer.

They are looking to strengthen their established family team with someone who has experience in dealing with areas of family law, including private law children matters, injunctions, divorce and financial settlements. The caseload is predominantly legal aid. Advocacy experience and familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency CCMS system/HMCTS portal would be an advantage but are not essential.

Subject to the above, this role would be ideal for candidates who are FILEX/CILEX, or qualified solicitor and are looking to take their next step/return to work.

The role is office-based in the Dearne Valley, with free parking nearby and plenty of support from senior colleagues and support staff.

The position could appeal to both full and part time candidates.

All employees enjoy additional benefits including private GP access, death in service benefit & counselling/wellbeing support.

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