Family Solicitor (Publicly Funded / Legal Aid)
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Enfield, EN1 3EP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Additional Resources Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | STU/AR/070188 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Publicly Funded Family Solicitor to join a well-established legal firm offering a broad range of legal services to both personal and commercial clients.
As a Publicly Funded Family Solicitor, you will be managing a caseload of Legal Aid family matters under supervision.
This role offers a salary ofup to £45,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
- Handling care proceedings and Children Act cases
- Managing domestic violence and injunction matters
- Overseeing emergency protection applications
- Conducting applications under the Family Law Act
- Liaising with CAFCASS, social services, and expert witnesses
What we are looking for
- Previously worked as a Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer, Family law Solicitor, Legal Aid Solicitor,Publicly Funded Family Solicitor or in a similar role.
- Be a newly qualified solicitor or have 3 years' PQE.
- Possess experience in publicly funded family law
- Competent in managing Legal Aid matters from instruction to conclusion
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple cases efficiently
- Advocacy experience is desirable
This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior solicitor to advance their career in family law.
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