Our client, a national law firm, are recruiting for an ambitious Family Solicitor 1+ years PQE for their established office in Central London.
You will aspire to work in publicly funded Family law and have previous legal aid exposure, working under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor you will deliver a high standard of client care, concentrating on publicly funded matters, predominantly domestic abuse and including private children law.
You are looking to establish yourself within a firm who will support your long term career development in Family Law.
Duties to include;
- Champion client care
- Oversee due diligence to legal aid applications
- Making preparations for court such as court bundles and instructing counsel
- Adhering to monthly file reviews and ensuring files are compliant, making adjustments when necessary
- Undertaking advocacy
- Case management with a view to reaching monthly target under supervision of team supervisor
Requirements:
- You are driven to make a positive change in people's lives and hold client care as a core value
- You will have experience of preparing non molestation orders and/or processing legal aid applications using the CCMS portal
- You can work comfortably in a fast paced environment, dealing with matters of a very sensitive and sometimes distressing nature
- You carry out work accurately and meet deadlines with ease
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills, and feel comfortable applying these to team levels of any level across the firm
- Maintain integrity and professionalism
- Confident with case management systems and electronic files
- Experience in advocacy
- Family and/or child panel accreditations preferred but not essential
Benefits:
- 22 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays
- Health & Well-being Assistance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Recruitment Recommendation Rewards
- Eye Care eVouchers
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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