Public Family Law Solicitor - Legal Aid & Advocacy

Clear IT Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor for their Peterborough office. This role emphasizes client care in publicly funded Family law, requiring strong advocacy skills and a commitment to integrity and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have legal aid experience and be capable of working in a fast-paced, sensitive environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension, flexible working, and opportunities for progression within a supportive team.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off after a year

Pension

Medicash

Flexible working

Social events

Opportunity to earn bonus

Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing non molestation orders and processing legal aid applications using the CCMS portal.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion client care.
• Oversee due diligence to legal aid applications.
• Prepare court documents and instruct counsel.
• Manage cases to meet monthly targets.

Skills

Client care

Advocacy

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Registered with the Law Society

Children Panel Membership

Job description

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor for their Peterborough office. This role emphasizes client care in publicly funded Family law, requiring strong advocacy skills and a commitment to integrity and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have legal aid experience and be capable of working in a fast-paced, sensitive environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension, flexible working, and opportunities for progression within a supportive team.