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Care Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)

Employer
Realm Recruit
Location
Chester
Salary
£27,000 - £33,000
Closing date
9 May 2021

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Practice area
Children law
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
Newly qualified, 1 year, 2 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

 Russell and Russell Solicitors, a well-known multi-service practice, is looking for a junior Family Solicitor to join them at their office in Chester.  

 

Working as part of their busy family department you will handle a caseload of care and public law matters, on behalf of clients from across the country. 

 

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package and have access to a plethora of training and development opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive family team at a forward-thinking law firm.

 

Care Solicitor – Chester  The company & role 

 

  • A pioneering regional firm with low staff turnover and 9 offices across the North West 

     

  • With secretarial support, you will run your own family law caseload and undertake your own advocacy  

     

    Ongoing training, guidance and support will be provided 

     

    Russell and Russell are a close-knit and down-to-earth firm with an active calendar of social and charity events 

     

    Commutable from Chester, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, The Wirral and Cheshire. 

     

 Added extras and benefits 

 

  • Competitive salary 

     

    Pension scheme 

     

    Generous holiday allowance 

     

    Attendance bonus 

     

    Northern Rail discount scheme 

     

    Discounted legal services 

     

  • Cycle2Work scheme 

     

The ideal candidate 

 

  • A NQ Family Solicitor or a Solicitor with up to 2 years’ PQE  

     

    Will be able to autonomously run a caseload (with secretarial support) 

     

  • Will be able to undertake their own advocacy work 

     

    Will be committed to delivering a quality service and excellent client care 

     

    Someone who is well organised, has excellent attention to detail and good communication skills 

     

    Must have their own car as the role will involves traveling to courts and the firm’s other offices 

     

How to apply for this Family Solicitor role  If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above.  

 

Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula on 03300 245 606 or email paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com

 

Paula is a senior consultant here at Realm and our family recruitment specialist. She works with family solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step.  

 

Know someone else who might be suitable?   If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here

 

Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. 

 

Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. 

 

Company

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Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 3300 24 56 06
Location
Charter House
Woodlands Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1HF
United Kingdom

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