Family Department Vacancies
We are a friendly and dynamic firm undertaking a mix of privately funded and legally aided family law, and medical and personal negligence litigation. We are based in a beautifully restored historical building in the Royal Arsenal Riverside Development close to the new Cross Rail station.
We are currently inviting applications for 2 roles within our Family Law team. Direct applications only please. No agencies.
Senior Solicitor/Head of Family Law
We are looking for a confident, proactive, dynamic solicitor to head our Family Law team. The team undertakes both legally aided and privately funded work.
The successful applicant will be a member of the Children Law Panel and have 8+ years PQE. We are prepared to consider applications from strong candidates with a minimum of 5+ years PQE, providing they are also a panel member.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Managing the firm’s Legal Aid Agency family law contract, including billing
- Leading our family law team
- Conducting a busy case load of predominantly childcare proceedings cases
- Supervising fee-earners within the team
- Reporting to the Managing Partner
- Preparing family law related content for the firm’s website
- Leading networking and marketing for the family law team
We are prepared to consider short term contracts whilst we recruit a permanent Head of Family Law.
Salary: £65,000 to increase to £70,000 following 1 year subject to meeting targets (negotiable).
Benefits: Nest occupational pension scheme, 20 days annual leave plus an additional 14 days over Christmas/New Year during which the office is closed, flexible/agile working.
Assistant Solicitor
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic family law solicitor to join our team. We invite applications from newly qualified solicitors and solicitors with up to 4 years PQE.
The successful applicant does not need to be a member of the Children Law Panel, however, we welcome applicants who aspire to becoming a member of the panel in the future.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Conducting a busy case load of predominantly childcare proceedings cases under the supervision of a senior member of the team
- Meeting time recording and billing targets
- Assisting with the production of family law related material for the firm’s website
- Participating in marketing and networking events
This post is available with immediate effect, however, we are prepared to consider short term contracts whilst we recruit for a permanent member of the team.
Salary: £30,000 to increase to £35,000 following 1 year subject to meeting targets (negotiable).
Benefits: Nest occupational pension scheme, 20 days annual leave plus an additional 14 days over Christmas/New Year during which the office is closed, flexible/agile working.
To apply
Prospective applicants should apply in writing to Chris Malone by email – cmalone@powell-solicitors.co.uk – providing a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
