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Family Solicitor / Caseworker
- london, england, United Kingdom
Job Description
About the Role:
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Family Solicitor or Caseworker to join our Family Department. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and work closely with experienced solicitors in the team.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied caseload and dealing with a range of public and private law children work, domestic violence, divorce and finance matters
- Maintaining case management systems and contributing to practice management
- Undertaking advocacy where appropriate, or developing advocacy skills with support from the firm
- Preparing and submitting Legal aid applications
Key Skills required:
- At least 2 years’ experience working in family law
- Strong communication, organisational, and client care skills
- Demonstrate commitment to legal aid work and social welfare law
- Experience in advocacy or a willingness to develop advocacy skills
- Resolution or Law Society panel membership (desirable but not essential)
- Experience in legal aid work is essential
What we offer:
- Salary based on experience Flexible working arrangements A friendly and supportive team Support for career progression including covering the costs of membership and accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution
The Firm:
Dowse & Co has been providing trusted legal services to the community for over 125 years. We have a longstanding commitment to our community and a reputation for excellence and professionalism. We are committed in promoting access to justice and delivering high quality legal advice and representation regardless of our client’s means or circumstances. We recruit to retain and many of our lawyers and partners have been trainees at the firm.