Job Description
Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. This Public Family Solicitor role offers a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days’ holiday, pension (salary sacrifice), health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, regular Partner contact, funded CPD, and a supportive culture with charity and community involvement.
About the Firm:
My client is a leading regional multi-service firm with a friendly, inclusive culture and strong progression pathways. You’ll work alongside specialists across public and private family, benefiting from modern offices and collaborative teams.
Public Family Solicitor — Position Overview:
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* Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters
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* Attend court and client meetings (office-based in Luton with travel as required)
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* Manage new enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities
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* Handle proceedings, provide written, telephone and meeting advice, and conduct advocacy (where appropriate)
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* Maintain accurate records, manage risk and client expectations, and ensure compliance
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* Contribute to business development, CPD, and mentoring of junior colleagues
Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor:
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* 4+ PQE in family law, ideally with care and public law experience
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* Law Society Children Panel member (or ready to apply)
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* Experience preparing and managing Legal Aid funding applications
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* Strong written and verbal communication and client care skills
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* IT literate (case management, Word, Outlook, Excel) with excellent file and time management
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* Self-motivated, collaborative, and target-driven with the ability to meet short deadlines
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* Valid driving licence
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* Knowledge of Lexcel requirements desirable
The Benefits for the Public Family Solicitor role:
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* Competitive salary (DOE)
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* 25 days’ holiday
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* Auto-enrolment salary-sacrifice pension
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* Health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay
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* Cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, paid flu vaccinations
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* Regular Partner contact, feedback and CPD support
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* Staff introduction bonus and discounted legal services
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* Modern Luton office with charity and networking opportunities