Job Description

Job Title:

Family Law Solicitor or FCILEX

PQE Level:

1-5 years

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Requirements and details of the role:

We are looking to appoint a Solicitor or FCILEX to join our Family Law Team.

The role will involve conducting their own caseload in the following types of cases: divorce, financial remedy disputes, civil partnership disputes, rights of unmarried and cohabitating couples. (No Child Law or Childcare work is involved, as that is undertaken by a different Team).

Duties:

The role will involve, but is not limited to:

Assisting with new enquiries received; Assisting with the department's legal surgery sessions; Undertaking fee earning work on client matters, subject to appropriate supervision; Undertaking administrative tasks on client matters; Dealing with applications for funding from the Legal Aid scheme; Assisting with marketing efforts for the department, including networking with local external agencies that refer work to the department.
Prior experience in this area of 1 to 5 years is required, including running your own caseload. Advocacy experience is also required.

The successful candidate will be willing to assist with the firm's Legal Surgery session (free client drop-in sessions), new enquiries rota and also the external advice sessions that the Team provides to local organisations.

There are good prospects of career progression for the right candidate.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is market rate and dependent upon experience. 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays, holiday scheme and ability to purchase holidays. Benefits include: contributory (auto-enrolment) pension scheme, annual discretionary bonus scheme, non-contributory death in service scheme, Paycare Scheme, (please see the Careers page on our website www.bromleys.co.uk for full details of the benefits we offer*).

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to our recruitment team at recruitment@mapdgroup.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

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Experience:

Family Law: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person