Family Law - United Kingdom - GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates

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Family Legal Aid Lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX) for Woolwich Office
We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in family law, criminal defence, housing, civil liberties and human rights.

We are Legal 500, Chambers UK recommended and acknowledged in The Times Best Law Firm publication, who are currently recruiting a Solicitor/ Legal Executive (CILEX) to join our central team at the Woolwich office.

It is a Full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for running a mixed caseload consisting of legal aid and private paying clients. Experience in private law, divorce and matrimonial work is essential; Building own caseload under supervision

Ensuring that in the case of legally aided certificated cases that your legal aid certificates cover the work type, including having correct scopes and adequate cost limitations.

Ensuring that any private client cases have adequate payments on account
Ensuring cases are billed/passed to civil billing team promptly at conclusion of cases
Conducting own advocacy where appropriate
Excellent client and team building skills

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

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