Job Description

Location

: South-East London - Office-Based (Potential for Hybrid)

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

PQE:

2+ years in family law (Legal Aid experience is essential)

Start Date

: Immediate
Established in 2008, we are a small, fast-paced law firm based in South-East London. We are a Lexcel accredited practice with a strong legal aid franchise and a well-established reputation for stellar Family, Criminal, Immigration, Community Care, Court of Protection, and Mental Health Law work.

We are looking for a dedicated and capable Family Law Solicitor to join our team.

Our Family Law caseload is interesting and varied and consists of both legally aided and private paying work. The work is predominantly Children Act, Family Law Act, and Matrimonial Causes Act work.

The ideal candidate will:

Be a current member of the Law Society's Children Panel, the Family Law panel, or a Resolution member Have a minimum of 2 years PQE in Family Law Be able to manage a high-volume caseload independently Have strong experience in Legal Aid work, with the ability to maintain compliance with LAA requirements and file management standards Be equally comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team Demonstrate strong IT proficiency, including the use of digital case management systems Possess excellent client care skills and a high level of attention to detail

What We Offer:

Hybrid-working arrangement Exposure to a broad range of family law matters Opportunity for advocacy and courtroom experience Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Opportunity to be trained in Court of Protection Law Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus Inclusion in the firm's pension scheme
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lewisham SE13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person