Solicitor – Public Family – Children

We are seeking a solicitor to join our Public Family Team in Luton.

Opportunity

Our busy Public Family Team, which is Legal 500 Tier 1 recognised, are a great team to work with and they are looking for another solicitor with Public Law, Children experience to join them. The role is based in our Luton office, but the successful applicant will be expected to support out at court or at client meetings. If you have great client care, the ability to develop client relationships in a fast moving landscape and are able to work independently and within a team, then this might be the right opportunity for you.

Who are we?

Machins Solicitors is a leading regional multi-services law firm offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors, with our client base ranging from individuals, sole traders, SMEs, national, international businesses to multinational corporations.

When you join Machins Solicitors you become part of a great team, where a collaboration of friendly people and inclusive culture makes us a great place to work. We take pride in our diverse workforce of around 120 staff across our two offices in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, representing a wide range of backgrounds, talents, and routes into the legal profession. We are committed to supporting our employee’s growth, providing opportunities to develop their core skills and to progress in their chosen careers. We also understand the value of work life balance, recognising that all staff need to enjoy their life at work as well as outside the office.

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Key responsibilities

As a member of the fee earning team responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Public Law Family Team
Dealing with new enquiries and building on established contacts with Local Authority’s
Dealing with client work including court proceedings, providing advice in writing, over the phone or during meetings, maintaining accurate records and meeting notes, and carrying out advocacy (where appropriate)
Adherence to compliance policies and procedures
Management of client expectations
Management of risk
Dealing with new enquiries directly with clients
Case and file management
Supporting in the development of other team members
Participation in CPD
Support in the wider Firm business development initiatives
Participation in charity and networking events

We are looking for someone with:

4+ PQE working in family law and ideally the Care sector
The ideal candidate would also either be on the Law Society Children Panel or ready to apply
Experience of preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard
Knowledge of the requirements of Lexcel
Strong communication skills both in writing and orally with a wide range of people
IT literate (including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel)
Self-motivated and able to perform to targets
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
Efficiency, reliability and flexibility
Ability to respond to short deadlines
Excellent file management skills with good time management skills
Valid driving licence

Some of the benefits of working for Machins

Excellent office facilities in the heart of Luton and Berkhamsted
Regular feedback and development opportunities with support for CPD
Regular contact with Partners
Competitive salary
Staff introduction bonus
25 days holiday
Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Free eye tests
Paid Flu vaccinations
Discounted legal advice across all Departments
Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events
Other non-contractual benefits such as death in service insurance, cycle to work scheme, health cash plan