Family Solicitor or Legal Executive (Private Legal Aid)

Qualified Family Lawyer (Private Legal Aid)

Full time or part- time hours considered

Location: Banbury

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.

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