Family Law Solicitor

Family Law Solicitor

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Qualified solicitor with solid family law experience (or NQ solicitors who meet accreditation requirements). Must hold at least one of the following current accreditations: Law Society Family Law Accreditation, Law Society Family Law Advanced Accreditation, Law Society Children Law Accreditation, or Resolution Specialist Accreditation Scheme (Part 1 Core Assignment or full). Practical experience attending and conducting court hearings is essential.

Contextual Overview

Abraham Baron Solicitors is seeking a qualified and experienced Family Law Solicitor to join their growing practice in Birmingham, England. The role involves managing an independent caseload across various family law matters and representing clients both in and out of court.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Professional Qualification: Qualified solicitor with family law experience. Applications from Newly Qualified (NQ) solicitors meeting accreditation requirements may also be considered.
• Mandatory Accreditation: Must hold at least one of the following current accreditations:
• The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation
• The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation
• The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation
• Resolution Specialist Accreditation Scheme (Current or Part 1 Core Assignment)
• Advocacy Experience: Practical experience conducting and attending court hearings is essential.
• Skills: Strong advocacy, case-management, communication, and client-care skills with solid knowledge of family law procedure and legislation.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage a varied family law caseload independently.
• Handle matters including divorce and separation, financial arrangements, private children matters, and child arrangement disputes.
• Represent clients in domestic abuse and protective orders, cohabitation disputes, and court proceedings.
• Conduct court advocacy and represent clients effectively at hearings.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Not specified
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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