Family Solicitor - Locum

Executive Network Legal Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Family Solicitor with over 3 years of experience in North Yorkshire. The role involves managing a Care / PLO caseload and requires the ability to handle cases independently and conduct own advocacy. Office attendance is expected 3-4 days per week, with potential for hybrid working. Competitive hourly pay of £45-£50 is offered for this ongoing assignment, with an initial commitment of at least 3 months and possibilities for extension.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) as a Family Solicitor.
• Ability to handle Care / PLO caseload independently.
• Experience in Private Children matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a Care / PLO caseload alongside some Private Children matters.
• Undertake advocacy without supervision.
• Maintain office attendance 3-4 days a week.

Skills

Legal Aid Supervisor

Independent case management

Advocacy skills

Job description

Family Solicitor – Locum 3+ PQE, North Yorkshire, £45 - £50 per hour, hybrid, on-going assignment.

To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on 0121 454 1004 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 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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