Public Family Solicitor
4 days ago
Luton
Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. This Public Family Solicitor role offers a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days’ holiday, pension (salary sacrifice), health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, regular Partner contact, funded CPD, and a supportive culture with charity and community involvement. About the Firm: My client is a leading regional multi-service firm with a friendly, inclusive culture and strong progression pathways. You’ll work alongside specialists across public and private family, benefiting from modern offices and collaborative teams. Public Family Solicitor — Position Overview: • Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters, • Attend court and client meetings (office-based in Luton with travel as required), • Manage new enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities, • Handle proceedings, provide written, telephone and meeting advice, and conduct advocacy (where appropriate), • Maintain accurate records, manage risk and client expectations, and ensure compliance, • Contribute to business development, CPD, and mentoring of junior colleagues Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor: • 4+ PQE in family law, ideally with care and public law experience, • Law Society Children Panel member (or ready to apply), • Experience preparing and managing Legal Aid funding applications, • Strong written and verbal communication and client care skills, • IT literate (case management, Word, Outlook, Excel) with excellent file and time management, • Self-motivated, collaborative, and target-driven with the ability to meet short deadlines, • Valid driving licence, • Knowledge of Lexcel requirements desirable The Benefits for the Public Family Solicitor role: • Competitive salary (DOE), • 25 days’ holiday, • Auto-enrolment salary-sacrifice pension, • Health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, • Cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, paid flu vaccinations, • Regular Partner contact, feedback and CPD support, • Staff introduction bonus and discounted legal services, • Modern Luton office with charity and networking opportunities If you’re a Public Family Solicitor (Children) ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37492. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003