Public Family Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied public family law caseload within a well-established Birmingham firm. You will advise and represent clients through proceedings, prepare documents and court bundles, and attend hearings, coordinating with Counsel as needed. You will manage Legal Aid matters and liaise with the LAA, contributing to the firm’s family law objectives. This is an opportunity to impact vulnerable clients while working within a collaborative Family Law team that values experience and independence. You will help shape outcomes for public family matters and advance your career in a supportive practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public family law matters
• Advise and represent clients throughout proceedings
• Prepare legal documents and court bundles
• Attend court hearings and instruct Counsel where required
• Handle Legal Aid matters and liaise with the LAA
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies

Key requirements

• 5 – 10 years PQE
• Experience handling public family law matters
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Knowledge of Legal Aid processes
• Member of the children’s panel

• effective communication with clients and teams
• ability to work independently
• stakeholder liaison
• Legal Aid processes
• court bundles preparation
• instructing Counsel

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