Family Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor – Legal Aid

Location: London

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Recruiter: Eclectic Recruitment

A well-established and growing London law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its Legal Aid Family team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor who is passionate about publicly funded work and wants to join a supportive and client-focused team offering hybrid working.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of Legal Aid family matters, with particular exposure to private children, domestic abuse and associated family proceedings. You will be given a high level of responsibility for your own caseload while working alongside experienced solicitors and support staff.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of publicly funded Family matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of Legal Aid Family matters.
• Advising clients in relation to private children proceedings.
• Dealing with domestic abuse matters, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
• Handling applications under the Children Act where appropriate.
• Preparing applications, statements, court documents and hearing bundles.
• Attending hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
• Liaising with Counsel, experts, Cafcass, social services and other professionals.
• Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications through CCMS.
• Ensuring files remain compliant with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Providing clear and practical advice to clients.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Managing deadlines and progressing matters efficiently.
• Maintaining a high standard of client care throughout.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the wider Family team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Previous experience working within a Legal Aid Family department.
• Experience managing their own caseload of publicly funded matters.
• Strong experience in private children and/or domestic abuse work.
• Good knowledge of Legal Aid Agency requirements and CCMS.
• Experience of preparing for and attending Family Court hearings.
• Advocacy experience is highly desirable.
• Children Panel or Family Law Accreditation would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A sensitive and empathetic approach to dealing with vulnerable clients.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• A genuine commitment to Legal Aid and access to justice.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established and growing London Family team.
• High-quality Legal Aid Family work.
• Varied caseload with significant client responsibility.
• Hybrid working and a degree of flexibility around office attendance.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your advocacy and technical Family Law experience.
• Potential progression within the department.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to clients who require access to publicly funded legal representation.

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit a Family Solicitor who enjoys Legal Aid work and wants to build a long-term career within a specialist Family department.

You should be comfortable managing your own caseload, dealing directly with clients and progressing matters with a good degree of autonomy. The firm is particularly interested in someone who combines strong technical Family Law knowledge with excellent client care and a genuine commitment to publicly funded work.

Experience of domestic abuse, private children work, advocacy and CCMS would be particularly valuable.

How to Apply

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English