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Public Family Solicitor
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Luton
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. This Public Family Solicitor role offers a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days’ holiday, pension (salary sacrifice), health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, regular Partner contact, funded CPD, and a supportive culture with charity and community involvement.
About the Firm:
My client is a leading regional multi-service firm with a friendly, inclusive culture and strong progression pathways. You’ll work alongside specialists across public and private family, benefiting from modern offices and collaborative teams.
Public Family Solicitor — Position Overview:
Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters
Attend court and client meetings (office-based in Luton with travel as required)
Manage new enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities
Handle proceedings, provide written, telephone and meeting advice, and conduct advocacy (where appropriate)
Maintain accurate records, manage risk and client expectations, and ensure compliance
Contribute to business development, CPD, and mentoring of junior colleagues
Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor:
4+ PQE in family law, ideally with care and public law experience
Law Society Children Panel member (or ready to apply)
Experience preparing and managing Legal Aid funding applications
Strong written and verbal communication and client care skills
IT literate (case management, Word, Outlook, Excel) with excellent file and time management
Self-motivated, collaborative, and target-driven with the ability to meet short deadlines
Valid driving licence
Knowledge of Lexcel requirements desirable
The Benefits for the Public Family Solicitor role:
Competitive salary (DOE)
25 days’ holiday
Auto-enrolment salary-sacrifice pension
Health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay
Cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, paid flu vaccinations
Regular Partner contact, feedback and CPD support
Staff introduction bonus and discounted legal services
Modern Luton office with charity and networking opportunities
If you’re a Public Family Solicitor (Children) ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37492.
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