Family Solicitor: Legal Aid Contract Supervisor
- Location: Sunderland
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
My client is seeking a Family Solicitor with over 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in family law who is looking to make a proactive change and shape their career path in public law. The position offers a manageable caseload, extensive training, and the opportunity to become a supervisor of their legal aid department and a member of the Children's Panel.
Day to day of the role:
- Manage a caseload of 30+ legal aid matters, with the potential to expand.
- Engage in care cases, with training provided to those with less experience in this area.
- Work closely with the team and under supervision and guidance of department director.
- Take the lead on supervising their legal aid contract, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Undergo training for legal aid contract supervision and accreditation to become a supervisor.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be a solicitor with 3+ years PQE in family law.
- Experience in care cases is desirable but not essential.
- A proactive individual seeking to develop their career and willing to undergo training.
- Must be interested in legal aid work and have the ambition to mould their role within the practice.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with an increase upon achieving supervisor status.
- High-end training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to become a supervisor of the legal aid department.
- Newly improved office environment with better IT infrastructure and parking facilities.
- A supportive team and the chance to have a significant impact on the practice.
- Support in achieving Children's Panel Membership.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV or get in touch with Kate Irvine at Reed.