Public Family Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Luton is looking for a Public Family Solicitor to join their Tier 1 Public Law Children team. The position requires 4+ years of PQE in family law and offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 25 days' holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have strong client care skills and experience with Legal Aid funding applications. Apply today or contact Shabir at the firm for more details.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Pension (salary sacrifice)

Health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Paid flu vaccinations

Regular Partner contact

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of PQE in family law, focusing on care and public law.
• Experience with Legal Aid funding applications is required.
• Knowledge of Lexcel requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters.
• Attend court and client meetings in Luton and travel as required.
• Manage enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities.

Skills

Client care skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT literate

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Education

4+ PQE in family law

Law Society Children Panel member

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. This Public Family Solicitor role offers a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days' holiday, pension (salary sacrifice), health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, regular Partner contact, funded CPD, and a supportive culture with charity and community involvement.

About the Firm

My client is a leading regional multi-service firm with a friendly, inclusive culture and strong progression pathways. You\'ll work alongside specialists across public and private family, benefiting from modern offices and collaborative teams.

Public Family Solicitor — Position Overview

• Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters
• Attend court and client meetings (office-based in Luton with travel as required)
• Manage new enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities
• Handle proceedings, provide written, telephone and meeting advice, and conduct advocacy (where appropriate)
• Maintain accurate records, manage risk and client expectations, and ensure compliance
• Contribute to business development, CPD, and mentoring of junior colleagues

Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor

• 4+ PQE in family law, ideally with care and public law experience
• Law Society Children Panel member (or ready to apply)
• Experience preparing and managing Legal Aid funding applications
• Strong written and verbal communication and client care skills
• IT literate (case management, Word, Outlook, Excel) with excellent file and time management
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and target-driven with the ability to meet short deadlines
• Valid driving licence
• Knowledge of Lexcel requirements desirable

The Benefits for the Public Family Solicitor role

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days' holiday
• Auto-enrolment salary-sacrifice pension
• Health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, paid flu vaccinations
• Regular Partner contact, feedback and CPD support
• Staff introduction bonus and discounted legal services
• Modern Luton office with charity and networking opportunities

If you're a Public Family Solicitor (Children) ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37492.

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