Job Description
Job Description
Vacancy Description: Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept.
Location: Bolton/Bury Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a private law solicitor who can run a caseload of divorce/finance and
children files to work in a busy family department based in either Bolton or Bury.
The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car
available for work use.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the
following duties:
? Run own private caseload and work independently
? Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas
? Ability to use CCMS and have a sound understanding of legal aid criteria
Skills Required
? Experience in private law
? Good organisational skills
? Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
? Good communication skills
? Good IT skills
? Ability to work well within a team
? Friendly and professional manner
Benefits
? Competitive salary
? Pension scheme
? Attendance bonus
? Workplace nursery scheme
? 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
? Birthday Holiday
? Northern Rail discount scheme
? Cycle2Work scheme
? Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
? Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
? Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
? Monthly Raffle Draw – 1
st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
? Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
? Annual Christmas Party & Events
? Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
? Training and development opportunities
? Internal workshops
? Compliance webinars