Private Law Solicitor – Family Department

My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Private Law Solicitor to join their busy and supportive Family Department office based in Bolton.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Handle a varied caseload including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic abuse cases.
• Undertake a mix of Legal Aid and privately funded family work.
• Use the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) and apply Legal Aid eligibility criteria appropriately.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of client care and legal practice.
• Work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

About You

• Experience in private family law.
• Experience managing a mixed caseload of Legal Aid and privately funded matters.
• A good working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid processes.
• Confidence undertaking your own advocacy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Attendance bonus.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional annual leave accrued after two years' service.
• Birthday leave.
• Life insurance (2x annual salary).
• Long service awards.
• Paid car parking.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed