Family Lawyer (Childcare) – 1 – 5 years PQE

Legal Southwest; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive family law practice recognized for excellence in the Southwest. This role is perfect for a childcare specialist eager to develop their career and potentially become a children panel member. With a commitment to flexible working and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a team that values good ideas and collaboration. Enjoy competitive salaries and a happy workplace where your contributions are appreciated. If you have a passion for family law and wish to make a difference, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive Salaries

Homeworking Options

Support for Self-Employed Solicitors

Bonus Structure

Inclusive Workplace

Marketing Support

Qualifications

• Candidates should have 1-5 years PQE in childcare or family law.
• Ambition to become a children panel member is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice in childcare and family law matters.
• Support clients throughout the legal process with compassion.

Skills

Childcare Law

Family Law

Local Authority Experience

Panel Membership Ambition

Education

Qualified Solicitor

PQE (1-5 years)

Job description

Our client is a specialist family law practice recognized by Legal 500 and has gained their Lexcel accreditation. They have also recently won a Law Society Excellence Award 2021 and were highly commended in the Law Society Excellence Awards practice management category in both 2021 and 2019.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Childcare specialist who has the ambition to become a children panel member in the future. Candidates with 1 – 5 years PQE will be considered for this role. An individual with a Local Authority background would be very well suited to this post.

Benefits of joining this team include:

• One of the largest teams of family lawyers in the Southwest and probably the fastest growing.
• Competitive salaries for employed solicitors, including a clear bonus when targets are exceeded.
• Reasonable fee share for self-employed solicitors with a much higher level of support (including marketing) than others who offer fee share arrangements.
• Homeworking and flexible working are integral to the practice.
• Commitment to the practice of family law in accordance with the principles of Resolution.
• Dynamic and inclusive practice, where good ideas are welcomed.
• No prospect of surrendering their legal aid contract.
• A happy workplace.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence, and we will get back to you.

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