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A well-established law firm in Birkenhead are seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor to join its established Care and Family department following a team restructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with strong experience in public children work who is looking to develop their practice within a supportive and well-resourced team. The successful candidate must hold Children Panel membership and will ideally have an existing Guardian following. The role will involve handling a caseload of care matters representing children, with the expectation that the successful applicant will bring these instructions into the department. You will be supported by a dedicated paralegal, alongside in-house IT and costs support, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality client work. This position offers the chance to play a key role in growing the children work offering within an already established family team, making it a strong opportunity for someone looking to build and develop their practice. Key Requirements Children Panel membership (essential) Experience representing children in care proceedings Ideally an established Guardian following Ability to manage and grow a caseload of care matters What's on Offer Hybrid working Competitive salary commensurate with experience Private healthcare 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Additional 5-day firmwide shutdown over Christmas (in addition to annual leave) Dedicated paralegal support This is a fantastic opportunity for a Children Panel accredited solicitor to join a collaborative team and further develop their career within a growing family department. If you would like more information or wish to discuss suitable candidates, please get in touch with Justine now on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

Role: Children Law Solicitor - Manchester Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. In addition, our client's Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the Key Skills Required: NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy. Salary: £40,000-£45,000 p.a., depending on experience Panel-Accredited Salary: £52,000 +supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Part time Legal Secretary/Administrator - Public Family Law Hours: Part time 3.5 days to 4 days per week (must be able to work until 5pm) Location : Leamington Spa town centre Salary: £25,000 to £26,000 per annum pro rata Please note: This role is not suitable for a graduate or paralegal. About the Firm This is a very well-established law practice, who have steadily grown their office network, including two acquisitions over the past four years giving them a great regional presence and a massively increased volume of business. If job security, training and career development are important to you, then this is the perfect firm to join. The firm s accreditations include the Law Society s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, Children Law, and Lexcel. The firm are also recognised by the Legal 500. What you ll be doing: Providing secretarial, typing and administrative support to fee earners in the Public Family Law/Childcare Department Liaising with and attending to clients, providing a high standard of care Liaising with fee earners and clients Making appointments for clients Answering new client enquiries Carrying out conflict checks on new clients Downloading court documents and ensuring cases are ready for hearings Preparing court bundles and typing Briefs Preparing invoices and cost schedules Who we re looking for: This role would suit an experienced administrator or secretary with 2-5 years administration experience in a client-facing role. Legal experience is not essential as training will be given, however candidates will need to have excellent people skills and be used to dealing with difficult clients/challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, due to the nature of the work. It is envisaged that suitable candidates will have strong experience of working in a client-facing administration role within a professional services environment, local authority or a legal services setting. What s on offer: This is a permanent job which will be fully office-based, working 3.5 or 4 full days per week. Flexibilitiy to work to 5pm is essential. Comprehensive Benefits Package including: 23 days holiday, rising to 27 with length of service, plus UK bank holidays 2 extra days paid leave over Christmas which doesn t have to be retained from your entitlement Your birthday off (from year two) Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 additional days) Enhanced company sick pay scheme Pension scheme Discounted legal fees Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access Life assurance 3x salary Full induction and ongoing training and development Supportive, collaborative team culture Community involvement and charity events Technical and personal skills training Funeral concierge Employee assistance programme Bereavement and probate helpline Note : Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge. This role is a careeer secretary position and is not suitable for a paralegal. Know anyone who might be interested? A bonus of £200 in Love2Shop vouchers is available for a successful referral on this role. £100 payable on start date; £100 payable six weeks later. Please see website for details. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.

Family Paralegal - North West London This award-winning, modern law firm is expanding the Family Department and seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to join the team! What is in it for you? In return you will receive a competitive salary, high levels of autonomy and clear chances to progress in this growing, ambitious firm. Training contracts are a real possibility for the right candidate. The role: You will benefit from an existing, varied caseload Typical matters will include Domestic Violence files and non-molestation orders amongst others Other duties will include but are not limited to: attending client meetings, support qualified staff, manage your own files, draft and prepare documents, liaise with the LAA and use the CCMS. About You: We are inviting application from those who are: Experienced Family Paralegals with a strong academic background (2:1LLB and LPC commendation or better) Have previous experience and commitment to publicly funded Family Law Excellent IT and organisational skills, with strong client care ethos For more information on this experienced Family Paralegal opportunity, get your CV to me today for immediate consideration!

Our client is seeking a Family Paralegal / Caseworker to join their growing Family Law team in Hounslow, Greater London. This role will support solicitors across a varied caseload of both privately funded and publicly funded family matters, providing hands-on experience within a busy and supportive legal environment. The successful candidate will assist with a wide range of family law matters while developing their legal knowledge and client management skills. Key Responsibilities: • Support solicitors with privately funded and Legal Aid family law matters • Assist with the preparation and management of client files from instruction through to conclusion • Draft correspondence, legal documents, witness statements, and court forms • Prepare hearing bundles and supporting documentation • Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, experts, and third parties via telephone, email, and in person • Provide professional and empathetic support to clients during sensitive matters • Take detailed instructions and maintain accurate attendance notes • Assist on matters including divorce, children matters, domestic abuse proceedings, injunctions, financial remedy matters, and public family proceedings • Support Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures where applicable • Undertake legal research and assist fee earners with case preparation • Open, maintain, and close files in line with compliance procedures • Manage diaries, appointments, and court deadlines • Carry out general administrative tasks to support the department Requirements / Skills / Experience: • Previous experience within a family law department as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Caseworker • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication and client care skills • Ability to manage competing priorities and work within deadlines • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and case management systems Package / Benefits: • Competitive salary dependent on experience • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities • Ongoing training and development • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Opportunity for long-term progression within family law Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.

Family Paralegal / 1+ PQE / Greater Manchester / £30,000 DOE / This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Paralegal to join a busy and supportive public law team offering ongoing training, genuine career progression and an attractive benefits package - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3795 JOB TITLE: Family Paralegal PQE REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Greater Manchester SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE THE ROLE: This opportunity will see you joining a friendly and supportive public law team where you will provide assistance across a broad range of duties including arranging appointments and meetings, handling telephone enquiries, maintaining diaries, database management, preparing court bundles and liaising with clients and outside agencies. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training, guidance and support together with genuine opportunities for progression within the department. THE CANDIDATE: You will be an experienced Paralegal with a background in family law and the ability to thrive within a busy and fast paced department. Applications are welcomed from candidates with strong organisational and communication skills who are confident managing diaries, liaising with clients and external agencies, preparing bundles and supporting fee earners across a varied workload. You should be able to work independently, use your own initiative and demonstrate excellent client care skills alongside a strong attention to detail. Experience using CCMS would be advantageous but is not essential. Due to the nature of the role, access to your own vehicle is essential as some travel to courts, meetings and other offices may be required. THE FIRM: This well established regional practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering professional and approachable legal services while combining traditional client care values with a modern and forward thinking approach. With multiple offices across the North West and accredited standards across its service areas, the firm places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, training and career development. Staff enjoy a competitive benefits package including enhanced annual leave, attendance bonuses, pension scheme, life insurance, discounted services, referral incentives, training workshops, social events and wellbeing initiatives. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Our client is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their growing team in London. This role will involve representing parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners, and children in a wide range of publicly funded child care matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services, supporting vulnerable clients, and contributing to the ongoing development of the department. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a varied caseload of child care matters including Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption Orders, and Child Arrangement Orders • Handle Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures • Represent parents, grandparents, family members, and children directly or through CAFCASS-appointed Guardians • Defend allegations involving injury, abuse, or neglect • Prepare court bundles, witness statements, and supporting documentation • Attend conferences, hearings, and undertake advocacy where appropriate • Instruct counsel and liaise with external parties as required • Provide sensitive and practical advice to vulnerable clients • Communicate complex legal matters clearly and professionally • Maintain high standards of client care and service delivery • Supervise and support junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals • Assist with training and development within the department • Contribute to the growth and development of the child care team • Build and maintain professional relationships and referral networks • Support marketing and business development initiatives to generate new work Requirements / Skills / Experience: • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate • Law Society Children Panel Accreditation • Minimum 3 years' PQE in Child Care Law • Strong experience managing publicly funded child care matters • Excellent client care, advocacy, and communication skills • Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines Package / Benefits: • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Birthday leave after one year of service • Company pension scheme • Medicash health plan • Flexible and hybrid working • Bonus opportunities Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.

Family & Children Solicitor Director (x2)- Milton Keynes Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. In addition, our client's Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to the Board and collaborate to ensure performance targets are achieved. Managing and overseeing complex family matters Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying 3 Years+ PQE Accreditation required: Family Law Panel, Resolution Specialist, or ICACU panel. Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases. Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases. Excellent client care and advocacy skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. We are seeking experienced Solicitors, with opportunities available in London and across the UK. Salary (NQ-3PQE) : £40,000-£45,000 p.a., based on experience Panel-Accredited Salary: £50,000 p.a. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Family Paralegal for our busy Barnet office to join our expanding team. Your Profile: You will preferably:- Be embarking on or have completed either the LPC or BPTC and undertaken the family law elective Private Law Children Be able aim to demonstrate an interest in Family law Have strong organisational skills Have the ability to work under pressure We would like the ideal candidate to: Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client matters Provide support to Fee Earners Build relationships with internal and external parties Ensure that files are managed effectively, creating letters or documents on the case management system Attending clients and taking notes Completing public funding applications Collating and redacting large documents for Court bundles where necessary Liaising with the local authorities, Police and medical professionals to request/receive documents. Liaising with Courts and experts Working with us: The salary for this position is dependent on experience. We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service. Employee benefits with GTS: Competitive base salary. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care. Administrative support. Firm laptop Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements. Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.

Role: Children Law Director Panel Member London Salary: £70k p.a Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. In addition, our client's Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Duties and Responsibilities Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the Key Skills Required: 3 Years+ PQE Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable. Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Child Care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Job Title: Family Paralegal Salary: £25,000 - £32,000+ (DOE) Location: Watford (Hybrid available) Job Type: Permanent, Full-time We are looking for a driven and capable paralegal with a solid understanding of family law. The role will involve a mix of private and publicly funded work, depending on experience, and offers the opportunity to develop hands-on experience across a broad range of matters. You will be responsible for taking instructions from clients, assisting on cases, and in some instances managing your own files from start to finish. Main Responsibilities: Supporting solicitors on a range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters, and domestic abuse cases Assisting with legal aid applications where applicable Managing client files and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records Conducting legal research and preparing summaries Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties Preparing bundles and assisting with hearings and client meetings Supporting billing processes and maintaining time records Essential Skills and Experience: A good understanding of family law (private and/or legal aid experience advantageous) Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply. For more information, or if you are considering a move and would like a confidential discussion, please contact Megan at Eclectic Recruitment. We look forward to receiving your application!