Legal Aid Family Solicitor (Permanent)
Family Solicitor| Legal Aid
Washington
Up to £45,000
Our client is a well-established high street firm based in Washington who are seeking to recruit an accomplished and enthusiastic Legal Aid Family Solicitor to join their thriving and successful department on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be a Family Solicitor 3 + years PQE and will cover all aspects of family law, placing particular emphasis on Legal Aid in addition to handling some elements of Private Children Matters.
Duties will include but not exclusive to:
Divorce /Separation
Finances
Children matters.
Injunctions
Pre-marital and co-habitation agreements
The ideal candidate: 3+ years PQE
Experienced in managing a varied caseload of Legal Aid Family matters.
Highly motivated and forward thinking
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the owner of the firm who is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Family Panel, representing parents, other family members and children, where children require to be represented in Care cases or other legal proceedings. Joining an already established team, the newly appointed Legal Aid Solicitor will be able to hit the ground running and take over the owner's caseload. This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious and forwarding thinking solicitor looking to grow organically.
Our client plans to retire over the next couple of years, and she is looking to pass the reigns to someone looking for their next challenge.
To be considered for the role you will. have a proven track record of achieving billing targets, working to tight deadlines with a pro-active and positive attitude. Membership to either the Children or Family Panels would be a distinct advantage.
Benefits:
The opportunity to take over The Family Department
Competitive /Market rate salaries
The salary on offer for this fantastic opportunity is negotiable depending on experience.
Discretionary Xmas closure
Work Pension
Close to public transport links
If this role is of interest, please call Leanne on [Removed] or forward your most recent CV to [Email Removed]
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