Burke Niazi Solicitors (London) - Family/Care Solicitors (NQ-3PQE)

• Job title: Family/Care Solicitor (NQ - 3 Years PQE)
• Location: North London
• Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience). A minimum of £36,000 gross per year (to start with, more for a suitably experienced candidate)

Burke Niazi Solicitors is a highly regarded multi-service law firm seeking a Family/care solicitor. They are a Legal Aid practice based in North London, have around 35 employees and are a Legal 500 recognised firm.

The role

Our Family Department is expanding, and we are seeking a newly qualified or junior solicitor to join us. The role will involve a mixed family law caseload, with a primary focus on public law care proceedings. Candidates who have a mixed practice are welcome to apply as opportunity to undertake other areas of work alongside.

The role will involve:

• Acting for parents and family members in care proceedings
• Managing a general family law caseload (private children, domestic abuse, divorce/finances depending on experience)
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Working closely with experienced colleagues
• Providing high-quality representation to vulnerable clients

About You

• Newly qualified or up to 3 years PQE in family law
• Demonstrable experience of legal aid family work
• Strong interest and experience in public law children matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work proactively
• Commitment to access to justice and highquality legal aid practice