Family Lawyer

Family Lawyer / 2+ PQE / Leeds / c£70,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer to join a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm offering high quality legal aid work, hybrid working and genuine career progression - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4752JOB TITLE: Family Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 2+ LOCATION: Leeds SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE) THE ROLE:You will manage a varied caseload of publicly funded and privately funded family matters, advising clients on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) matters, Private Children Act proceedings, domestic abuse applications, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, together with wider family law issues such as cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes. You will have the opportunity to undertake your own advocacy, build strong client relationships and play an active role in developing the department through networking and business development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team undertaking high quality work with genuine opportunities for long term career progression.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from Family Lawyers with a minimum of 2 years'' PQE and experience handling a broad range of family and childcare matters. You will possess a strong understanding of legal aid and be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience is highly desirable, together with the ability to undertake your own hearings where appropriate. Candidates with an ..... full job details .....