Locum Family Solicitor - Care & PLO (Hybrid)

ENL Legal Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Locum Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE to manage a Care/PLO caseload. This ongoing assignment offers a pay rate of £45 - £50 per hour, with office attendance required 3-4 days a week. The role involves handling predominantly Legal Aid cases, alongside privately funded ones. Candidates must be able to manage their own caseload and perform advocacy. Flexibility for start date and potential for assignment extension are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as a Family Solicitor.
• Experience in handling Care/PLO caseload and private children matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage own advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Care/PLO caseload alongside some Private Children matters.
• Attend the office 3-4 days a week for work requirements.
• Provide support and guidance with expertise from a legal secretary.

Skills

Legal Aid Supervisor

Independently run caseload

Advocacy skills

Job description

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Locum Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE to manage a Care/PLO caseload. This ongoing assignment offers a pay rate of £45 - £50 per hour, with office attendance required 3-4 days a week. The role involves handling predominantly Legal Aid cases, alongside privately funded ones. Candidates must be able to manage their own caseload and perform advocacy. Flexibility for start date and potential for assignment extension are available.