Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
A new exciting opportunity has arisen to deliver private family law services. We are looking for a full-time Private Family Law Solicitor to join our Legal Team on a permanent basis. The role will include managing the set up and development of the department.
To apply - CV and cover letter, explaining why you would be suitable for this role.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has excellent communication skills
* Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
* Can complete tasks to the highest quality
* Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
* Is experienced in working with a diverse range of people and providing a welcoming environment for clients
* Has 5 years PQE
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
* To manage and develop a new family law department with support from the Head of the Legal Department
* To network with internal departments and external agencies
* To provide a high-quality legal service to all clients.
* Represent clients in tribunals and in courts where required.
* Supervise a small team of caseworkers as required.
* To record advice and stats to a high standard
* To meet targets set by the Head of the legal department in relation to personal and team billing
What we offer in return:
* 28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
* Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
* Internal progression opportunities
* Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
* Paid DBS application, where applicable
* 5% pension contributions
* 3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and a counselling line for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials:
* Salary – £50,000- £60,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid Working – a few days per week from one of our offices (Derby, Swadlincote and Tamworth), a few days from home depending on service needs.
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process.
To apply - CV and cover letter, explaining why you would be suitable for this role.
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE24
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