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Newly Qualified Solicitor

Meridian Business Support
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Gloucester.
  • This full-time role is within the Private Family Law team, which is expanding due to company growth, and offers a salary based on experience.
  • You will work closely with the Head of Department and receive support from a Paralegal and Secretary, focusing on private fee-paying clients with some Legal Aid work.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong background in family law, including experience in Divorce, Children Act, Financial Remedy, and Pre-Nuptial Agreements.
  • Duties include meeting clients, drafting legal documents, attending court, and using case management software, with training provided for specific systems.
Newly Qualified SolicitorGloucesterOn behalf of a client of ours we are looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive (CILEX- 1-3 PQE).  This is a new position to join the Private Family Law team due to ongoing growth of the company.  You would be working with the Head of Department and have support from the departments Paralegal and Secretary.This company has over 150 years of history and looks after clients nationwide.  They are forward thinking and are committed to providing specialist legal advice in various areas of law.  Recognising that their clients interests are best served by having legal teams of highly trained lawyers and support staff, they look to recruit only the best people that can provide tailored advice.This is Newly Qualified Solicitor position is a full-time role based in the Gloucester office, with a salary dependent on your experience. Working predominantly with private fee-paying clients with some Legal Aid work involved also.As this Newly Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive you would be a motivated individual with a strong background in family law, you would need experience of Divorce, Children Act, Financial Remedy, Cohabitee disputes, Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreement and Part IV Family Law Act.  This is a fast-paced department, and you should be capable of handling your own caseload with supervision and support. You should have the ability to deal with sensitive issues compassionately and professionally.Newly Qualified Solicitor Duties to include
  • Meet clients, take instruction and provide advice.
  • Draft legal documents.
  • Attend court.
  • Time record and monthly bill.
  • Able to use case management software, HMCTS and Legal Aid portals (training given).
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.  If you think you might be suitable for this Newly Qualified Solicitor role, please do apply.

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