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Family Lawyer (Legal Aid)

Service Care Legal
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG1 2QY, England

Salary

£30,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Legal is recruiting for a Family Lawyer to join a well-established Legal Aid firm in East London.
  • The position is open to candidates with 0-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and offers a salary range of £30,000 to £45,000 per annum.
  • The Family Lawyer will manage a caseload that includes divorce, child arrangements, and financial disputes, working on both Legal Aid and privately funded cases.
  • Key responsibilities include representing clients in court, providing empathetic advice, and ensuring compliance with Legal Aid regulations.
  • Candidates must be qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with experience in Legal Aid cases and strong client care skills.

Service Care Legal are recruiting for a well-established Legal Aid firm based in East London, dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to the community.They are currently seeking a Family Lawyer with 0-3 years PQE to join their supportive and dynamic team.

Role: Family Lawyer
Location: East London
Salary: 30,000 - 45,000 per annum
PQE: Newly Qualified (NQ) to 3 Years PQE

Role Overview: As a Family Lawyer, you will handle a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, and financial settlements. You will be working on both Legal Aid and privately funded cases, providing compassionate and expert advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child arrangements, and financial disputes.
  • Representing clients in court and at mediation where necessary.
  • Providing clear, empathetic advice to clients, ensuring their best interests are represented.
  • Working on Legal Aid cases, ensuring compliance with Legal Aid regulations.
  • Supporting more senior lawyers with complex cases when needed.

Skills & Experience:

  • A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 0-3 years PQE in Family Law with a current practising certificate.
  • Experience with Legal Aid cases is essential.
  • Excellent client care skills, with a compassionate approach to sensitive issues.
  • Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and work well in a team.

If this Family Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.

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