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National Legal Service is one of the UK’s fastest growing legal aid law firms in the UK specialising in Family and Care law.  We are a well-respected and dynamic law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients and promoting a positive and supportive work environment for our employees.  

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented NQ Care Solicitors to join our amazing organisation.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseloads, opening and maintaining client files and eventually representing clients in court and at local authority.

The Role

• Successfully manage your own caseload under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor
• Open and maintain client files
• Provide clear and comprehensive advise to clients
• Represent clients in court and at local authority (after training)
• Fully instruct counsel, agents and experts when required
• Ensure all court orders are read and actioned
• Complete Legal Aid applications
• Develop working relationships with professionals within the legal field

Person Specification 

• NQ Qualified solicitor
• Experience in Public Children Law
• Self-motivated, clear thinking and able to carry out case work accurately
• Excellent computer literacy skills

In return we offer a competitive salary, hybrid and flexible working and the opportunity to become Children Panel Accredited and continued support and development throughout your career.