Job Description
Kayani Legal is a well-established firm of solicitors based in Ilford, London, providing expert legal services across family law, immigration, housing and related matters. We are committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services with professionalism, efficiency and care. Our firm holds a family legal aid contract and continues to expand its family law offering.
Role Description
Kayani Legal is seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor for a Consultant / Fee Share role, with off-site working preferred, although office attendance in Ilford may be required as needed. The successful candidate must be capable of handling family legal aid matters independently from instruction through to conclusion, and importantly, billing.
The role will involve advising and representing clients in family law matters, including children matters, divorce, financial remedy, injunctions and other privately and publicly funded family work where applicable. The candidate must be confident managing their own caseload, preparing legal documents, maintaining client care standards, and dealing with Legal Aid Agency requirements, including billing.
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ recent experience as a Family Law Solicitor in legal aid practice
Ability to manage family legal aid files independently with minimal supervision
Experience with Legal Aid Agency billing and CCMS
Strong working knowledge of family law procedure and case management
Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate
Excellent drafting, communication and client care skills
Ability to work efficiently, professionally and autonomously
Desirable
Experience in children matters, injunction applications and urgent family work
Bilingual ability, particularly in Urdu or Hindi, would be an advantage, but is not essential
Previous experience working with a busy London-based firm is beneficial
What We Offer
Generous fee-sharing arrangement for the right candidate
Access to quality family legal aid work
Supportive and established practice structure
Opportunity to build and manage your own caseload within a respected firm
Application
Suitable candidates should apply with their CV and a short covering email.