FAMILY LAWYER

Location
Colchester
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
18 Jul 2017
Closes
15 Aug 2017
Ref
SS26225
Contact
Simon Shorter
Job Title
Lawyer
Practice Area
Family / Matrimonial
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Solicitor or legal executive for LAA and private family law

THE FIRM
This firm, with several offices across East Anglia, prides itself on delivering an excellent level of customer service plus a supportive, welcoming work environment. Its success can be measured by the fact that not only do referrals come from satisfied clients but also from other legal professionals who recognise this firm’s specialist knowledge.  A vacancy has now arisen for an experienced lawyer (solicitor or legal executive) to join the busy family law team.

THE ROLE
The firm is looking to recruit an experienced family solicitor or legal executive who can run a busy caseload of publicly- and privately-funded work.  Ideally, the successful candidate would have a following of clients, although this is not essential.  The caseload consists primarily of child law and divorce.  For further details of this family lawyer vacancy, please contact Simon quoting reference SS26225.

THE CANDIDATE
You will:-
Be a solicitor of 3+ years’ PQE, or a similarly-experienced legal executive, with a solid background in family work;
Have excellent client-care skills, with the ability to explain complex matters with an empathetic manner and using clear, accessible language;
Have previous experience in Legal Aid funding.

FAMILY LAWYER