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At Gillespie Recruitment we pride ourselves in helping you find the perfect role.

Our client is an expanding law firm based in the heart of Sunderland, and with recent expansion are looking to recruit a Solicitor to work within their busy Family Care Team.

As the Family Care Team Solicitor you will work alongside the existing family care team and will deal with a varied caseload of family care cases.

The responsibilities include:
• Undertaking legal work for the benefit of the clients of the firm.
• Appropriate management of debtors, including obtaining funds on account of costs and disbursements in accordance with departmental policy from time to time.
• Building, maintaining and nurturing an appropriate network of contacts, referrers and business partners with the aim of winning new work.
• Fostering and developing relationships with both existing and past clients to ensure repeat instructions are received.
• Attending networking events on behalf of the firm.

About You

Are you a motivated solicitor? If this sounds like you, we really want to hear from you. You will require to have the following skills:

• 5 years post-qualified experience.
• Be a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel.
• Strong adaptability, with the ability to be flexible.
• Ability to remain calm and professionally detached in all circumstances.
• Sound interviewing, listening and advising skills.

If you are an energetic and dedicated solicitor looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company.

Apply today