Family Solicitor – Care and Private Family Law

It’s a busy environment at Albin and Co and and we need people who can think on their feet and deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our team is friendly and supportive and we pride ourselves on our integrity, high standards of advocacy and our reputation for professionalism and expertise. We have an open door management style and encourage all staff to contribute ideas and take further training to grow their careers. We’re an expanding company so there will be opportunities for the right people to take on more responsibility in the future both in Reading, Swindon and beyond. Albin and Co Ltd are a Lexcel accredited law firm providing legal services in the following areas of law: Criminal, Prison, Children and Family. **Family Solicitor – Care and Private Family Law** ================================================== **(Full-time)** =============== We are looking to expand our family department by recruiting a solicitor to undertake a varied caseload of both public law care proceedings and private family law matters. The role will include Legal Aid and privately funded work. Children Panel, Family Law membership or Specialist Resolution Accreditation is preferred but is not essential. **The Role** Our family department advises on a broad range of family law matters. We represent parents in public law children cases from pre-proceedings and the public law outline process through to care proceedings. Our private family law work includes private law children disputes and applications under the Family Law Act. Cases are undertaken on both a Legal Aid and privately funded basis, predominately the workload is majority of legally aided. The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years’ PQE and experience of managing a varied family law caseload. They will be expected to undertake both public law care proceedings and private family law matters, including Legal Aid and privately funded work. You should be able to manage your own caseload confidently and independently, while recognising when to seek guidance and working effectively within the wider team. The successful candidate will also have strong interpersonal, organisational and IT skills, a client-focused approach, and the ability to contribute positively to a small and friendly team. **What We Offer** A competitive market based salary, reflecting on experience. Hybrid working may be considered following successful completion of the probationary period. Secretarial and administrative support. A town-centre office in Reading, RG1 1TZ, conveniently located near rail and bus links. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm of experienced lawyers with a strong reputation. The firm also has a Criminal Law department. To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to Catherine Brymer at Catherinebrymer@albinandco.co.uk.