The role
Hopkin Murray Beskine is recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic solicitor to join our busy and well-regarded family team. We are a long-standing firm with over 30 years of experience in all areas of family law. Our small and friendly family department is regularly instructed in highly complex public and private law matters, and we’re looking for a solicitor to join our experienced team. We are about to move to new offices close to Finsbury Park station, with excellent transport links.
Hopkin Murray Beskine offers:
• A competitive salary.
• A bonus scheme.
• A contribution to pension.
• The ability to gain further experience in a wide range of interesting public and private law proceedings.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Support towards children panel accreditation or other professional qualifications.
• In-house training and external professional development.
• Support from our team of trainees and paralegals.
• A dedicated finance team.
• Generous holidays and flexible working arrangements, and the possibility of working part-time (4 days)
• A combination of in-office and at-home working
Candidate specification
Our Criteria
• A solicitor of 1-4 years PQE, although more experienced candidates will also be considered.
• An interest in all aspects of family law is preferred, but if you have a particular interest, or expertise, in either public or private family we would be happy to consider your application.
• Some advocacy experience, and a willingness to build on and develop that experience.
• Experience of running your own caseload, and a willingness to assist colleagues on larger complex cases.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Experience of legally aided work.
We act for parents, extended family members and Children’s Guardians in a range of proceedings. We will support you to develop a caseload appropriate to your level of experience.
How to apply
Apply by sending your CV, with a brief covering email setting out your relevant experience, using the button below.
We will respond to your application within seven days to let you know whether we would like to invite you to an interview.
Apply today