Family Lawyer (Legal Aid)

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled solicitors and legal executives to join their Family Team in Greater Manchester. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, handling a diverse range of family law cases, including domestic abuse and divorce. The firm prides itself on its strong community connections and commitment to professional development, providing continual training and opportunities for networking. If you are passionate about family law and looking for a role that values teamwork and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continual training

Social and community activities

Professional support

Qualifications

• Experience in Family and Matrimonial Law, particularly with legally aided clients.
• Ability to manage cases including private fee-paying divorce.

Responsibilities

• Act on instructions for legally aided and private fee-paying clients.
• Encourage team networking with local support groups and charities.

Skills

Family Law

Matrimonial Law

Client Management

Networking

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

Salary:
£40,000 - £60,000

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Location:
West Yorkshire, All North West, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

Areas of Law:
Family and Matrimonial

Job Type:
Permanent

Level:
2-4 years qualified, 0-2 years qualified, 4-6 years qualified, 6 years plus, Legal Executive

Sector:
Private practice

Our client is a well-established law firm, which enjoys an enviable reputation. Very much the go-to firm locally, it offers a comprehensive range of services to both private individuals and commercial clients.

New openings have arisen in the Family Team at both associate and a more experienced supervisory level. This department offers a wealth of expertise across all aspects of Family and Matrimonial Law acting on instructions for both legally aided and private fee-paying clients.

We would be delighted to hear from solicitors and legal executives who have experience in acting for legally aided clients in matters such as domestic abuse, non-molestation orders, and associated children applications.

Moving forward, there is an opportunity to manage a wider range of cases including private fee-paying divorce and ancillary relief.

Team members are encouraged to play an active role in networking. For example, the family team is well connected with local support groups, charities, refuges, and local authorities.

The firm is well resourced with excellent professional support and continual training in place. You will find the culture and working environment to be team-spirited and supportive with the opportunity to engage in many social, leisure, charity, and community-based activities.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.