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Family Lawyer - Legal Aid Focus - South Yorkshire

LJ Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 1XY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established law firm in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer with a focus on legal aid cases.
  • The role involves managing a varied caseload, including private law children matters, injunctions, and divorce settlements.
  • Candidates should have experience in family law, strong case management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with career development opportunities and employee benefits.
  • Both full-time and part-time candidates are welcome to apply for this supportive office-based role.

Family Lawyer - Legal Aid FocusLocation: South YorkshireJob Type: Full-time or Part-time

A well-established and growing high street law firm in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment, handling a caseload primarily focused on legal aid family matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied family law caseload, including:

  • Private law children matters
  • Injunctions and protective orders
  • Divorce and financial settlements

Advocacy experience and familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency CCMS system and HMCTS portal would be advantageous but are not essential.

Requirements

  • Experience in family law, particularly legal aid cases
  • Strong case management and client care skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
  • Qualified as FILEX/CILEX or a Solicitor

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary - Market rate, dependent on experience and qualifications
  • Career development - Training and opportunities for internal progression
  • Supportive work environment - Office-based role in the Dearne Valley with free parking and strong team support
  • Employee benefits - Private GP access, death in service benefit, and counselling/wellbeing support

This role is open to both full-time and part-time candidates looking to take the next step in their career or return to practice in a welcoming and forward-thinking firm.

How to Apply:For more details or to submit your application or contact Natalie Dwan for a confidential discussion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.