Junior Solicitor
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Reading
Office Days: Monday & Tuesday Role Overview This role involves managing a caseload of care and family law matters while delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable individuals and families. The position requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively. Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality client care to vulnerable individuals and families
- Manage a caseload including care proceedings, non-molestation orders, Child Arrangements Orders, divorce, and private children matters
- Prepare legal documentation such as court applications, witness statements, bundles, and briefs for counsel
- Manage files efficiently using the Leap case management system
- Attend client meetings, conferences, and liaise with counsel
- Advise clients and progress cases with courts and relevant professionals
- Complete and manage Legal Aid applications via CCMS, ensuring compliance
- Meet monthly billing targets and support the firm’s financial objectives
- Supervise and support paralegals and administrative staff where required
- Adapt to additional duties in line with business needs
- Qualified Solicitor
- Experience working with Legal Aid and CCMS
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
- Confident using IT systems and legal software
- Excellent drafting, communication, and client care skills
- Annual bonus scheme (team and individual performance)
- Additional feedback bonus scheme
- Working hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
- Hybrid working from day one (minimum 2 office days per week)
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service
- Discounted gym membership
- Free refreshments in the office
- Training and development opportunities
- 5 days paid study leave
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