Family Solicitor

Position: Family Solicitor (Permanent)
Family Solicitor

Middlesbrough

65K-70K

The Role:

- Prestigious Teesside based Law Firm specialising in Criminal Defence and Family/Children Law, with a reputation for a high-quality client service are looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to take over as Legal Aid Supervisor/Head of Department.

What we are looking for:

- The role:

The successful candidate will be able to deal with publicly funded family law matters, with particular focus upon Care and Child Protection. The caseload can be a mix of private law work also, to include Child Arrangements/Contact and Non-Molestation Orders.

The role will involve managing your own caseload, working with the Family Team to develop a high-quality Care service for our clients and supervision of other staff members.

Membership of Resolution and/or Panel Memberships would be an advantage and is a requirement of being a Legal Aid Supervisor.

Requirements:

Family Law Experience – Public Law and Private Law Children.
Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Developed advocacy skills
Ability to offer a quality service, maintaining high standards in accordance with the Legal Aid Agency Family Contract and Specialist Quality Mark requirements.
High level of self-motivation and drive.
Confident ability to run and develop your own caseload with minimal supervision.
Collaborative approach, with a focus upon maintaining excellent internal and external relationships and promotion of the Firm.

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (office is closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm)

Work Location:

In person – Flexibility/hybrid working can be discussed and agreed.

Please apply directly to:

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