Family Solicitor - Locum

eNL Legal Recruitment; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal recruitment firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their team in Tees Valley on a locum basis. The successful candidate will manage a Care/PLO caseload and some Private Children matters, predominantly Legal Aid. The role allows for hybrid working, requiring office attendance of 3-4 days per week. Applicants should possess 3+ years of PQE and advocacy skills. This position offers £45 - £50 per hour and the potential for extension beyond 3 months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE experience in Family Law.
• Experience handling Care/PLO and Private Children matters.
• Ability to handle Legal Aid and privately funded cases.

Responsibilities

• Support a highly regarded firm on a locum basis.
• Handle a caseload independently.
• Attend the office 3-4 days per week.

Skills

Legal Aid Supervisor

Ability to run own caseload independently

Advocacy skills

Job description

Family Solicitor – Locum 3+ PQE, North Yorkshire, £45 - £50 per hour, hybrid, on-going assignment. An opportunity for an experienced solicitor to support a highly regarded firm on a locum basis. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on (phone number removed) and quote Job Ref : 2367

OVERVIEW

• Seeking a full-time Locum Family Solicitor who is a Legal Aid Supervisor to join the team on locum basis
• The role will involve handling a Care / PLO caseload, alongside some Private Children matters
• The work will be predominantly Legal Aid, with a smaller proportion of privately funded private children cases
• The locum must be able to run their own caseload independently and undertake their own advocacy without supervision
• Office attendance is required 3-4 days per week, with flexibility to reduce to 2-3 days where there are no court commitments
• Flexible start date with an initial assignment of at least 3 months and potential for extension
• The role is supported by an experienced legal secretary

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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