My client is searching for an experienced Family Law Solicitor to join their Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire offices The role: • The successful candidate will be able to deal with publicly funded family law matters, with particular focus upon Care and Child Protection. • The role will involve managing your own caseload, working with the Head of Department and a Family Paralegal to develop a high-quality Care service for our clients. • We will consider applications from Newly Qualified Solicitors and from Legal Executives for this role. • Membership of Resolution and/or Panel Memberships would be an advantage, but not essential. • Part time, flexible working and full-time working will all be considered. Please detail your requirements in your application. Requirements: • A minimum of 1 year’s Post Qualification Experience within Family Law is preferred, although experience prior to qualification would also be taken into account. • Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS System. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. • Developed advocacy skills would be an advantage. • Ability to offer a quality service, maintaining high standards in accordance with the Legal Aid Agency Family Contract and Specialist Quality Mark requirements. • High level of self motivation and drive. • Confident ability to run and develop your own caseload with minimal supervision. • Collaborative approach, with a focus upon maintaining excellent internal and external relationships and promotion of the Firm. Benefits: • Competitive salary • role prospects and training • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays • workplace pension • staff benefits • Free confidential counselling and qualified mental health first aiders. • Equality and Inclusion Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful