Solicitor (Family Law)

Work Location: Hybrid, Winnersh Triangle, RG41 5TP

We are seeking 2 family law solicitors (supervisor and non-supervisor) to join our collaborative team and demonstrate their expertise in managing sensitive and complex cases. 

Essential Skill and Qualifications

• Qualifications:
  • Position 1 – Qualified solicitor
  • Position 2 – Qualified solicitor with relevant accreditation/qualification for supervising 
• Prior experience working in legal aid (CCMS)
• Detailed, organised, able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Team player that is willing to help other team members
• Confident in using IT and different software
• Excellent drafting, communication, and client care skills

The Role

• Provide high-quality client care to vulnerable individuals and families.
• Manage a caseload of family law matters: non-molestation orders, Child Arrangements Orders, divorce, and private children law cases from inception to completion.
• Prepare legal documents: court applications, witness statements, bundles, and briefs for counsel.
• Efficiently manage files using our case management system, Leap.
• Participate in client conferences & counsel collaborations.
• Advise clients in relation to their legal issues and progress cases with courts and professionals.
• Navigate legal aid applications via CCMS and ensure compliance.
• Meet or exceed monthly billing targets and contribute to the firm’s financial objectives.
• Supervisor – prior experience of managing a team of paralegals and admin team. 
• The roles and responsibilities are not exhaustive and reasonable changes may be made depending on business requirements.

About Us
At Fish & Co, our mission is to empower survivors by providing access to quality legal aid advice in a more caring, collaborative and digital way. Our clients’ needs are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the highest quality service throughout; Care, compassion and specialism are at the core of our values.

Things You Want to Know

• Salary – competitive, commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus scheme (Team and Individual) & Feedback bonus scheme
• Working Hours – 9:00am–5:30pm Monday–Friday
• Hybrid Working from day 1 (expected to be in the office minimum 2 days per week)
• Holidays – 23 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• On-site parking
• Shuttle service provided
• Discounted gym membership
• Free tea, coffee and snack when working on-site
• Training and development opportunities 
• 5 days of paid study leave