Family Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (Legal Aid)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-established and highly regarded Family Law team. This role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis and offers the chance to work within a respected legal aid practice that is committed to providing access to justice for vulnerable individuals and families.

You will manage a varied caseload of private family legal aid matters, including child arrangements, financial issues arising from relationship breakdown, and domestic abuse matters. Due to a strong flow of new enquiries, there is significant opportunity to develop and build a busy caseload from the outset.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of private family legal aid matters.
• Handle children matters, financial remedy cases, and domestic abuse/injunction applications.
• Conduct advocacy and attend court hearings.
• Maintain legal aid certificates and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Monitor file progression, billing, and compliance requirements.
• Accurately record time and assist with the preparation of bills.
• Liaise with relevant agencies and internal teams to ensure timely submissions and claims.
• Contribute to business development and help promote the family law department.
• Attend departmental and firm-wide meetings.
• Work in accordance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Ideally 1+ years' PQE or equivalent experience within family law.
• Proven experience managing a private family legal aid caseload.
• Experience handling children matters, financial issues, domestic abuse cases, and injunctions.
• Strong understanding of legal aid processes, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.
• Comfortable using case management systems and legal technology.
• Previous business development or networking experience would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence preferred, as some travel may be required.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a respected and established family law team.
• High volume of quality legal aid work and strong referral streams.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, with both full-time and part-time applications considered.

This position would suit a family lawyer who is passionate about legal aid work and committed to supporting clients through challenging and sensitive family matters.