Senior Family Law Solicitor / Legal Aid Supervisor - #2174420

Job Description: Senior Family Law Solicitor / Supervisor

Location: Birmingham

Position: Senior Family Law Solicitor / Legal Aid Supervisor

FULL TIME - Please note the location is Birmingham

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced and suitably accredited Senior Family Law Solicitor or Legal Professional to supervise its family law legal aid contract.

This is an opportunity for a senior family law professional with substantial experience in publicly funded family matters, strong technical knowledge and the relevant accreditation to oversee casework, support the legal team and help ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee family law casework delivered under the firm’s legal aid contract.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to solicitors, paralegals and other members of the family law team.
• Ensure legal aid files meet the required standards of quality, compliance and file management.
• Monitor case progression, workloads, deadlines and the quality of legal advice and representation.
• Advise on complex family law matters, including children matters, domestic abuse and other publicly funded family proceedings, as appropriate to the firm’s caseload.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency regulations, contract requirements and relevant professional standards.
• Conduct file reviews, identify training needs and implement improvements to casework quality.
• Support the firm in maintaining effective processes for legal aid billing, evidence gathering and contract compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience practising in family law.
• Appropriate seniority and experience to supervise family law legal aid casework.
• A relevant and current family law accreditation appropriate to the supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of publicly funded family law proceedings and Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or providing technical support to other legal professionals.
• Excellent communication, organisation, case-management and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to professional standards, client care and regulatory compliance.

Desirable Experience

• Previous responsibility for supervising a family law legal aid contract or team.
• Experience conducting legal aid file reviews and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid Agency contract management, billing and audit requirements.
• Experience developing procedures and supporting team performance.