- Run a caseload covering a wide range of family law and child care law matters including divorce, financial agreements, domestic violence, care proceedings, special guardianship and child arrangement orders.
- Conduct legal research and prepare relevant documentation including legal correspondence, court applications, bundles, statements and briefs to counsel.
- Communicate with clients, counsel and court personnel professionally and effectively.
- Maintain accurate and organised case files and documents.
- Keep up to date on changes and developments in family law and child care law practice and procedures.
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 2 years experience in family law.
- Child care law experience preferred.
- Ability to run own caseload from start to finish with sound knowledge and a proven track record of providing legal advice and assistance in family law matters.
- Ability to conduct own advocacy both in the Magistrates' Court and County Court.
- Willing to work towards membership of the Law Society's Family Law or Children Law Accreditation Scheme or Resolution Accredited Specialist.
- Experience of using a case management system together with practical knowledge and use of IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
- A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients.
- A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a professional, friendly team.
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Family Law Solicitor - Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom - Tmjlegal
2 weeks ago
Description
An opportunity for a Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded and established firm of solicitors dealing with both a legally aided and privately funded caseload. The candidate must have family law experience. Child care law experience would be advantageous.
Role and Responsibilities:
Person requirements:
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hartlepool, Peterlee, Wingate and Durham offices
Working hours: Full time
Company information
We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website for more information.
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