Family & Childcare Solicitor

Family & Childcare Solicitor

Essex

£30k - £32k plus bonus and benefits

This large High Street law firm is looking for a Junior Solicitor / Legal Executive / Fee Earner to join their highly respected Family and Childcare Law team.  

What is needed?

• Solicitor / Legal Executive / Fee Earner with a minimum of 1 years PQE.  
• A good knowledge of child care and family law 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle matters with empathy and sensitivity as working with vulnerable clients
• You will be dealing with a wide range of family work including divorce, financial issues, child arrangements and care proceedings. 
• Previous experience in legal aid work is essential although some cases will be privately funded. 
• Previous advocacy experience would be desirable but not essential

What can the firm offer you?

• Working with dedicated and passionate people who are looking for the best for their clients
• A truly flexible working environment 
• Staff who are happy to be a part of a family environment working for justice
• Ability to progress based on your performance and nothing else
• Competitive salary plus a performance related bonus scheme. 
• 24 days a year annual leave plus bank holidays.  Annual Leave rises after 5 years’ service by a day a year to a maximum of 29 days
• After successfully completing probationary period contractual sick pay of up to 4 weeks in a period that runs 1st July to 30th June
• They operate a Work Place Pension with the People’s Pension and the employer contribution is currently 1%, employee minimum 1%
• Interest free season ticket and parking loans
• Free Conveyancing (excluding disbursements) after a qualifying period of employment
• Reduced fee for Wills

For more information about this Family & Childcare Solicitor role please contacts Leilani Reader at LR Legal Recruitment or to apply please do so within.

*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications that we receive if you have not heard from us within 48 hours your application has been unsuccessful.