Capio Recruitment
Family Solicitor (Legal Aid/Private)
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Job Title: Family Solicitor
Location: Banbury/Stratford-Upon-Avon
Salary: £43,000-£47,000
About the Company
This well-established regional law firm is recognised for its commitment to public funding and community-focused legal services. Known for its supportive team environment and respected family department, the practice handles high volumes of public and private family instructions while maintaining high standards of client care and access to justice.
Role Summary
If you are passionate about publicly funded family law and want to deliver genuine access to justice, this role offers an immediate, high-volume pipeline of private law legal aid instructions. Backed by a firm with an established regional reputation and dedicated costs support, you will have the autonomy to manage meaningful cases and develop your advocacy skills, available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage an autonomous caseload of private law family legal aid matters, supporting clients through domestic abuse injunctions, private children disputes and financial arrangements following separation.
- Conduct your own advocacy and attend court hearings, giving you direct control over your cases and the opportunity to strengthen your courtroom experience.
- Administer legal aid processes from initial assessment through to conclusion, ensuring accurate applications, certificate management and adherence to Legal Aid Agency criteria.
- Collaborate with dedicated internal costs specialists to maintain prompt time recording, payment on account submissions and compliant final billing.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with at least 1 year PQE handling family law matters.
- Demonstrable experience managing private law legal aid files with minimal supervision, including domestic violence and private children proceedings.
- Sound working knowledge of Legal Aid Agency processes, CCMS, compliance guidelines and Lexcel standards.
- Confident client-facing and advocacy skills, along with a full UK driving licence for travel between local offices.
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Related Job Titles
- Family Legal Executive
- Legal Aid Family Solicitor
- Family Lawyer
- Childcare Solicitor
- Family Law Associate
Referral scheme
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