Family Lawyer, Legal Aid
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Early forties - part time considered |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | The Clarke Edward Partnership |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CE 148 |
Summary
Legal Vacancy: The Clarke Edwards Partnership – Experts in Legal Recruitment
Title: Family Lawyer, Private work
Ref: CE148
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Working Pattern: Remote working available around Court appointments
Salary: Early £Forties – full and part-time working considered
About the Role:
Are you a family solicitor looking for a new challenge and the chance to provide vital legal support to those most in need? If so, then this pro bono legal advice charity has just the opportunity for you as we enter an exciting new phase in our ambition to provide access to justice and equality, in particular for victims of domestic abuse.
About the Organisation:
The Clarke Edwards Partnership are working directly with NCLS (Norfolk Community Law Service this position and you can find more details on the NCLS website as well as contact The Clarke Edwards Partnership for a confidential discussion on this role and what is on offer.
More information:
This impressive legal advice charity has been providing much need support to the Norfolk for over 40 years and secured a bid for legal aid work which will commence later this year. They are looking for a Family Law Solicitor to lead the legal aid contract work and team, and to work alongside the other Solicitors, Paralegals, Trainees and support staff already working for the organisation in family, children and domestic abuse matters. The successful candidate will supervise the new Legal Aid Agency contract, to provide specialist legal advice, casework and advocacy at court to people who would otherwise have to represent themselves.
Working with the Family Service Manager, the successful applicant will help to develop practices to ensure that the charity can make a real difference to people who have been the victim of Domestic Abuse.
Working patterns are extremely flexible dependant on diary commitments and a hybrid model of office and home working is available within this forward-thinking, inclusive and important charity. In addition to the employed teams the charity also runs a very successful volunteer scheme of 50 law students who are also on hand to assist as and when required.
Additional Information:
The Clarke Edwards Partnership are specialist Legal Recruitment Experts working with clients across East Anglia, Cambridge, Essex, London, The Midlands and The North West and The North East. If you are considering a career move and this particular vacancy doesn’t quite meet your requirements, please do not hesitate to reach out to arrange a confidential discussion on all the firms and roles that may meet your requirements. The Legal Recruitment market remains very active, firms across the UK are looking to add to their teams and we are confident we can talk to you about a number of opportunities.
The Clarke Edward Partnership consultants have legal background themselves as well as extensive experience in legal recruitment and legal HR. Our knowledge, skills and style has led to strong working relationships with firms across the UK from the Global players to the regional boutique and specialist practices, and we are confident that we can assist you in your search for a new position that meets your requirements and timeframes.
Contact Details:
Claire Louise Clarke, Director
claire@theCEpartnership.co.uk
07702 573 813
Lisa Edwards, Director
lisa@theCEpartnership.co.uk
07513 444 001
Contacting the team:
We recognised that outside of the working week is often the best time to consider your career and we are happy to arrange appointments on evenings and weekends to suit you. All conversations are with no obligation and are completely confidential.
Title: Family Lawyer, Private work
Ref: CE148
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Working Pattern: Remote working available around Court appointments
Salary: Early £Forties – full and part-time working considered
About the Role:
Are you a family solicitor looking for a new challenge and the chance to provide vital legal support to those most in need? If so, then this pro bono legal advice charity has just the opportunity for you as we enter an exciting new phase in our ambition to provide access to justice and equality, in particular for victims of domestic abuse.
About the Organisation:
The Clarke Edwards Partnership are working directly with NCLS (Norfolk Community Law Service this position and you can find more details on the NCLS website as well as contact The Clarke Edwards Partnership for a confidential discussion on this role and what is on offer.
More information:
This impressive legal advice charity has been providing much need support to the Norfolk for over 40 years and secured a bid for legal aid work which will commence later this year. They are looking for a Family Law Solicitor to lead the legal aid contract work and team, and to work alongside the other Solicitors, Paralegals, Trainees and support staff already working for the organisation in family, children and domestic abuse matters. The successful candidate will supervise the new Legal Aid Agency contract, to provide specialist legal advice, casework and advocacy at court to people who would otherwise have to represent themselves.
Working with the Family Service Manager, the successful applicant will help to develop practices to ensure that the charity can make a real difference to people who have been the victim of Domestic Abuse.
Working patterns are extremely flexible dependant on diary commitments and a hybrid model of office and home working is available within this forward-thinking, inclusive and important charity. In addition to the employed teams the charity also runs a very successful volunteer scheme of 50 law students who are also on hand to assist as and when required.
Additional Information:
The Clarke Edwards Partnership are specialist Legal Recruitment Experts working with clients across East Anglia, Cambridge, Essex, London, The Midlands and The North West and The North East. If you are considering a career move and this particular vacancy doesn’t quite meet your requirements, please do not hesitate to reach out to arrange a confidential discussion on all the firms and roles that may meet your requirements. The Legal Recruitment market remains very active, firms across the UK are looking to add to their teams and we are confident we can talk to you about a number of opportunities.
The Clarke Edward Partnership consultants have legal background themselves as well as extensive experience in legal recruitment and legal HR. Our knowledge, skills and style has led to strong working relationships with firms across the UK from the Global players to the regional boutique and specialist practices, and we are confident that we can assist you in your search for a new position that meets your requirements and timeframes.
Contact Details:
Claire Louise Clarke, Director
claire@theCEpartnership.co.uk
07702 573 813
Lisa Edwards, Director
lisa@theCEpartnership.co.uk
07513 444 001
Contacting the team:
We recognised that outside of the working week is often the best time to consider your career and we are happy to arrange appointments on evenings and weekends to suit you. All conversations are with no obligation and are completely confidential.