Family Solicitor (Legal Aid)

eNL; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Bedfordshire seeks a Family Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE to manage a meaningful caseload in Family Law, including sensitive Legal Aid cases. Ideal candidates will have experience with divorce, care proceedings, and child protection. A competitive salary of up to £55,000 is offered, along with a supportive environment for diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ PQE in Family Law.
• Experience representing vulnerable clients in complex Legal Aid cases.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a rewarding and meaningful caseload in Family Law.
• Engage effectively with clients and provide robust representation.
• Draft clear correspondence and court documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Case management

Legal drafting

Job description

FAMILY SOLICITOR (Legal Aid), 3+ PQE, BEDFORDSHIRE, UP TO £45-55,000 (DOE). An outstanding opportunity to join the Public Family Law team at this respected Legal 500 firm, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and the chance to manage a rewarding and meaningful caseload. JOB REF: 215300934

• The firm welcomes applications from candidates with at least 3 years’ PQE in Family Law, with experience representing vulnerable clients in complex and sensitive Legal Aid cases.

• The role will encompass a wide range of specialist Family Law matters, including divorce and separation, care proceedings, and child protection cases. You may also manage matters involving contact with a child in care, discharge of care orders, special guardianship orders, and cases relating to domestic violence.

• You should be personable and empathetic, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and the skills to draft clear correspondence, court applications, statements, and other documents required for proceedings.

• Strong communication skills are essential, together with the ability to manage a busy caseload, meet deadlines, and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients through robust and effective representation

• To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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