Public Law Children Solicitor - Cambridge
The role
Innovative, determined, and dynamic – have you got what it takes to be a successful family lawyer? Determination and values -Do you have a passion for social justice? Commitment and drive - Do you want to develop your legal career with a leading law firm which supports growth and progression?
Family Law Group is a leading firm of family law Solicitors specialising in all areas of family law including divorce &separation, child arrangements, care proceedings, matrimonial finance &property, cohabitation disputes, mediation, collaborative law, forced marriage and domestic abuse injunctions.
The firm is looking for a Children Lawyer to join their growing team at our Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds offices. The successful candidate will ideally be 3+ years PQE with proven experience in private and public law children matters however, we are keen to hear from you if you are a newly qualified solicitor with a strong interest in specialising in public law children work. The successful candidate will be experienced in court representation including at contested hearings. You must be able to manage your own caseload while working collaboratively and constructively with support staff. You will be passionate about client care while also being ambitious to grow the firm and develop your career through networking and links with local sources of referral work.
In return you will be joining an exceptional team and a firm that has clear values and principles in place to enable its lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.
We offer all our lawyers the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm and provide these opportunities through support and bespoke legal events. You will be joining a team that is headed up by some of the leading lawyers in this specialist area of law.
About Family Law Group
We are a dynamic national law firm who specialise in all areas of family law and provide the very best advice to both private and legally aided clients. We believe that every client should be treated as if they are our only client, by listening to their concerns, understanding their needs, always being approachable and supporting them through difficult times.
We are an established legal practice with a diverse workforce spread out over 10 offices, specialising in all areas of family law including divorce & separation, child arrangements & social services, care proceedings, matrimonial finance & property, mediation, collaborative law, forced marriage and domestic abuse injunctions.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious, able to learn quickly and work diligently and professionally in pursuit of our clients’ instructions. You should be capable of prioritising work in such a way as to ensure that the firm’s caseload is progressed efficiently and so, excellent clerical, communication and administration skills will be required. The role involves other necessary tasks to aid in the progression and management of client cases.
In return you will be joining an exceptional team and a firm that has clear values and principles in place to enable its lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.
We offer all our employees the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm and provide these opportunities through training, support, and bespoke legal events. You will be joining a team that is headed up by some of the leading lawyers in this specialist area of law.
Key requirements
· NQ or 3+ years familylaw PQE
· Law degree
· Experience in Private and Public Law proceedings
· Excellent and evidenced client care skills
· Self-sufficient and able to build own caseload
· Creative thinker and not afraid of a challenge
What we offer
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Access to extensive family law training
- Fully paid legal memberships and subscriptions
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday in January each year (FTE).
- Contributory pension scheme
- Membership of Employee Ownership Trust and bonus scheme after qualifying period
- Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling available 24/7 via the telephone or via the My Healthy Advantage App
- Medicash Healthcare Cover after probation period
- The opportunity to join an ever-growing Diverse and Inclusive Team with an excellent company culture.
- The chance to take part in firmwide Charity Fundraising Events
How to apply
If you would like a completely confidential chat and more information about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch.
To apply for this role please follow the link to upload your CV and covering letter and mark it for the attention of Katy Quinn, HR Assistant: katy.quinn@familylawgroup.co.uk