Family Solicitor (Legal Aid)

Role: Family Solicitor (Legal Aid) Location: Chesterfield, Derby, or Nottingham Offices Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated Family Solicitor with 1-3 years' post-qualification experience to join a well-established Family Law team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of privately and publicly funded family matters, with a particular focus on legal aid work. This role would suit a solicitor who is passionate about family law and committed to providing high-quality legal advice and representation to vulnerable clients. Key Responsibilities • Managing a caseload of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion. • Advising and representing clients in: • Domestic abuse matters • Private children proceedings • Non-molestation and occupation order applications • Divorce and separation matters • Financial remedy proceedings • Conducting advocacy where appropriate. • Preparing court applications, witness statements and other legal documents. • Maintaining compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and professional standards. • Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong client relationships. • Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff. Essential Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. • 1-3 years' PQE in family law. • Experience managing a family law caseload. • Good working knowledge of legal aid procedures and funding requirements. • Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills. • Excellent organisational and time management abilities. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for clients. Desirable Requirements • Experience in both public and private family law matters. • Family Law Accreditation or a willingness to work towards accreditation. • Advocacy experience within the Family Court. Benefits • Competitive salary commensurate with experience. • Ongoing training and professional development. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Opportunities for career progression. • Flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Applications are welcomed from candidates who share a commitment to providing high-quality legal services and supporting clients through challenging circumstances Additional Information: CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.