Family Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Bonus scheme

Career development

Cycle to Work

Health cashback

Long-service awards

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Family Solicitor in London to join a leading national Family Department. You will manage a mixed caseload of public and private children matters, including domestic abuse work, and undertake advocacy across levels of court while ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency CCMS and firm standards.

The role supports career development within a well regarded team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in Children Law.
• Experience handling public and private children matters.
• Essential advocacy experience at all court levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public and private children matters, including domestic abuse work.
• Conduct advocacy on own cases and provide support for colleagues as required.
• Stay up to date with developments in Children Law and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency, CCMS and firm standards.

Skills

Advocacy

Children Law

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor- Children Law, 3+ PQE, circa £45,000 - £60,000 DOE London – Leading nationally recognised Family Department offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children Law Solicitor to develop their career within a highly regarded team. Job ref: 5581

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload of public and private children matters, as well as domestic abuse work, acting for both legally aided and privately funded clients.

You will undertake advocacy on your own cases and provide advocacy support for colleagues where required. The role will also involve keeping up to date with legal developments, particularly within your specialist area, and ensuring that departmental practices and procedures comply with Legal Aid Agency, Lexcel and firm standards.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ PQE and solid experience in Children Law, with the ability to undertake a mix of public and private children and domestic abuse work. Advocacy experience, preferably at all levels of court, is essential.

You will have experience working within the Legal Aid Agency’s CCMS system and contract requirements, together with excellent communication, problem solving and legal research skills. The ability to prioritise effectively, work under pressure and meet targets is essential.

THE FIRM:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading law firm with a nationally recognised Family Department and an established team of enthusiastic professionals who are committed to developing the department and its client base.

THE PACKAGE:

The role offers 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 28 days after three years and 30 days after five years, plus a birthday day off, bonus scheme, career development programme, Cycle to Work scheme, Health Cashback Plan, long-service awards and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

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