Key Responsibilities
1. Handling a varied caseload with a strong focus on Legal Aid, including:
Public Law proceedings
Care proceedings
Child protection matters
Domestic abuse cases (including urgent applications for protective orders)
Private children matters and some ancillary work
2. Completing Legal Aid applications, funding forms and ensuring compliance.
3. Advising and representing clients at all stages of their cases.
4. Preparing statements, court documents and advocacy where appropriate.
5. Working closely with external agencies, guardians, support services and counsel.
6. Maintaining excellent client care, especially with vulnerable individuals.
About You
7. Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-5 years’ PQE in family law.
8. Strong experience in Legal Aid family work is essential.
9. Confident managing urgent, sensitive and complex matters.
10. A compassionate communicator with a client-first mindset.
11. Highly organised with strong drafting and case management skills.
12. Comfortable working in a busy office environment and collaborating within a close-knit team.
What’s On Offer
13. Competitive salary, DOE.
14. Exclusive benefits package designed to support well being and career development.
15. High-quality Legal Aid work with real social impact.
16. Excellent team culture with hands-on support and supervision.
17. Opportunities for advocacy and progression within a respected family department.
Interested?
Contact Stan Wilson @ Simpson Judge Legal Recruitment on 07575 152683