Family Solicitor

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Teesside is seeking a Family Solicitor to oversee a caseload in publicly funded family law matters, focusing on Care and Child Protection. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in Family Law and have excellent knowledge of the Legal Aid system. This role involves supervision of staff and collaboration in developing high-quality services. Flexibility for hybrid working arrangements can be discussed. Competitive salary range between £65K-£70K.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling publicly funded family law matters is essential.
• Ability to handle both Care and Child Protection cases.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a own caseload while supporting the Family Team.
• Supervise other staff members.
• Develop a high-quality Care service for clients.

Skills

Family Law Experience Public Law and Private Law Children

Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Developed advocacy skills

Ability to offer a quality service

High level of self-motivation and drive

Confident ability to manage own caseload

Collaborative approach

Education

Membership of Resolution and/or Panel Memberships

Job description

Family Solicitor

Middlesbrough

65K-70K

The Role

Prestigious Teesside based Law Firm specialising in Criminal Defence and Family/Children Law, with a reputation for a high-quality client service are looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to take over as Legal Aid Supervisor/Head of Department.

What we are looking for

The role:

The successful candidate will be able to deal with publicly funded family law matters, with particular focus upon Care and Child Protection. The caseload can be a mix of private law work also, to include Child Arrangements/Contact and Non-Molestation Orders.

The role will involve managing your own caseload, working with the Family Team to develop a high-quality Care service for our clients and supervision of other staff members.

Membership of Resolution and/or Panel Memberships would be an advantage and is a requirement of being a Legal Aid Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Family Law Experience Public Law and Private Law Children.
• Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed advocacy skills
• Ability to offer a quality service, maintaining high standards in accordance with the Legal Aid Agency Family Contract and Specialist Quality Mark requirements.
• High level of self-motivation and drive.
• Confident ability to run and develop your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative approach, with a focus upon maintaining excellent internal and external relationships and promotion of the Firm.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (office is closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm)

Work Location

In person Flexibility/hybrid working can be discussed and agreed.

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