Birchrose Associates is working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm, in the search for a Locum Family Solicitor to join their team in East Anglia on an immediate basis.
The Firm
Our client is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation across the area. Their Family department advises clients on a broad range of children matters and is supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
The Opportunity
The successful Family Locum will provide support during a 3 Month period. Duties will include:
- Managing a caseload of Private Children matters
- Handling Domestic Abuse cases
- Managing Legal Aid
- Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
- Progressing matters efficiently while maintaining excellent levels of client care
- Working independently while collaborating closely with the wider Family team
- Assisting the department in ensuring continuity of service
- The firm instructs Counsel to undertake advocacy, therefore there is no requirement for the successful locum to conduct advocacy work
This role is based in East Anglia and can be undertaken on a fully remote basis. Hybrid working is also available if preferred.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Family Locum
- Legal Aid/Public Children experience is essential
- Available to commence at short notice
Vacancy Highlights
- Immediate start available
- Initial 3-month assignment with likely extension
- Fully remote working available
- Flexible working pattern
- Support provided by paralegal team
- Competitive rate
To be considered for this Children's Family Locum opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
