Family Solicitor: Legal Aid Contract Supervisor  * Location: Sunderland
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience 
My client is seeking a Family Solicitor with over 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in family law who is looking to make a proactive change and shape their career path in public law. The position offers a manageable caseload, extensive training, and the opportunity to become a supervisor of their legal aid department and a member of the Children’s Panel. 
Day to day of the role: * Manage a caseload of 30+ legal aid matters, with the potential to expand.
* Engage in care cases, with training provided to those with less experience in this area.
* Work closely with the team and under supervision and guidance of department director. 
* Take the lead on supervising their legal aid contract, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
* Undergo training for legal aid contract supervision and accreditation to become a supervisor.
Required Skills & Qualifications: * Must be a solicitor with 3+ years PQE in family law.
* Experience in care cases is desirable but not essential. 
* A proactive individual seeking to develop their career and willing to undergo training.
* Must be interested in legal aid work and have the ambition to mould their role within the practice.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
Benefits: * Competitive salary with an increase upon achieving supervisor status.
* High-end training and development opportunities.
* Opportunity to become a supervisor of the legal aid department.
* Newly improved office environment with better IT infrastructure and parking facilities.
* A supportive team and the chance to have a significant impact on the practice.
* Support in achieving Children’s Panel Membership. 
To apply for this position, please submit your CV or get in touch with Kate Irvine at Reed.