Location:

Hybrid

Winnersh (RG41) | 2 days on-site (Monday & Tuesday)

Salary:

£90,000

£100,000 per annum

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent We are currently partnering with a well-established and growing law firm to recruit an experienced

Supervising Family Law Solicitor

with

Panel Guardianship

to join their collaborative and high-performing team. This is a senior opportunity suited to a qualified solicitor with strong legal aid experience, who is confident managing complex family matters while also supervising and mentoring junior team members. ??

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters while providing supervision and guidance to junior staff. Key responsibilities include: Managing a caseload including non-molestation orders, Child Arrangements Orders, divorce, and private children matters from instruction through to completion Representing parents, grandparents, and other family members in care and supervision proceedings Preparing legal documentation including court applications, witness statements, bundles, and briefs to counsel Advising clients on legal matters and progressing cases through the court system Attending client conferences and working closely with counsel and external professionals Handling legal aid applications via CCMS and ensuring compliance Supervising and mentoring paralegals and administrative staff Meeting billing targets and contributing to overall team performance Managing files efficiently using a case management system ?

Essential Skills & Experience

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with relevant supervisory accreditation Panel Guardianship/Representation (essential) Accredited by The Law Society (Family Law and/or Children Law Accreditation) Strong experience working with legal aid (CCMS), within a private practice environment Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior team members Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Strong drafting, communication, and client care skills Confident advising courts on outcomes in children matters, including arranging expert assessments Comfortable using IT systems and case management software ?

Additional Information

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am

5:30pm Hybrid working model (2 days in the office) Occasional travel to other office locations (e.g. Watford) may be required ??

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme 23 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working On-site parking and shuttle service Discounted gym membership Complimentary refreshments when in the office Ongoing training and development 5 days paid study leave ??

Screening Requirements

Right to work in the UK Recognised legal qualifications (e.g. LPC, SQE, CILEX) Panel Guardianship (essential) Law Society accreditations (Family/Children Law) Supervisory accreditation Legal aid experience within private practice If youre an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a senior, supervisory role within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, wed be keen to speak with you.

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