Qualified Family Lawyer (Private Legal Aid)

Full time or part- time hours considered

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

About the firm:

This is a very well-established regional law practice, who have steadily grown their office network, giving them a great local presence and a massively increased volume of business. If job security, training and career development are important to you, then this is the perfect firm to join.

What’s involved:

The role will involve:

• Managing a caseload of private law legal aid matters including children matters, financial issues following divorce or separation, and domestic violence cases
• Advocacy and attendance at court 
• Liaising with clients and third parties, keeping everyone updated
• Monitoring your own caseload including progression, compliance and billing
• Ensuring efficient and accurate applications for and maintenance of Legal Aid Certificates

Who we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates will have:

• One year’s+ PQE within a similar role
• Experience of running a Private Law Legal Aid caseload including, children, finance matters and domestic violence, including injunctions
• A friendly, flexible and personable approach in the role
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision
• Experience of requirements of Lexcel and Legal Aid Agency
• A full UK driving licence 

What’s on offer:

This is a permanent job offered on either a full-time or part-time basis

Benefits include:

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
• 2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas
• Your birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• One to two days’ homeworking per week, following probationary period/settling in period
• Company sick pay and pension
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• 3x salary life assurance
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Free parking
• Excellent career prospects

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience and qualifications. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.