Family Solicitor

First Choice Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Middlesbrough is seeking a dedicated Family Law Solicitor to join their growing team. This role focuses on managing publicly funded family law matters, particularly in Care and Child Protection, while also handling Private Law Children cases. With a strong emphasis on client service and staff development, this firm offers excellent opportunities for career progression, including potential roles as Supervisor or Head of Department. If you are passionate about family law and committed to delivering high-quality legal services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Additional leave before Christmas

Company pension scheme

Professional membership payments

Ongoing professional development

Additional leave for long service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year Post Qualification Experience in Family Law preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in public law matters.
• Manage own caseload and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Family Law

Legal Aid

Advocacy Skills

Communication Skills

Case Management

Education

Post Qualification Experience

Tools

CCMS System

Job description

A growing Solicitor's firm based in the town centre of Middlesbrough, specialising in Criminal Defence and Family/Children Law, with a reputation for a high quality client service. We have a key focus upon developing our staff.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be able to deal with publicly funded family law matters, with particular focus upon Care and Child Protection. There is the opportunity to deal with Private Law Children cases also.

The role will involve managing your own caseload, working with the Family Team to develop a high quality Care service for our clients.

Membership of Resolution and/or Panel Memberships would be an advantage, but not essential.

There is development opportunities within the firm to become Supervisor/Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in public law matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders to facilitate case progress.
• Organise and manage case files, maintaining accurate documentation and records.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year s Post Qualification Experience within Family Law is preferred, although experience prior to qualification would also be taken into account.
• 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.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional days' annual leave the working day before Christmas.
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (subject to diary commitments)
• Competitive Salary depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional membership payments.
• Ongoing Professional development.
• Additional leave for long service

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The office closes for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm (subject to diary commitments)

The job opportunity offered is competitive and negotiable, dependent upon experience.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made so that you are able to attend for interview, please let us know when submitting your application so that we can ensure your needs are met.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP34,000.00-GBP50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person