We are hiring!

The Family Team at 7 Harrington Street Chambers are an experienced and approachable group of practitioners that provide representation and advice in all areas of family law at all levels.

Due to the increase in work into our Family Department and the recent elevation of members of our team to the Circuit Bench 7 Harrington Street Chambers are inviting applications from established practitioners to join the family team. We are also welcoming applications from solicitors with relevant experience who are looking to transfer to the Bar.

We are seeking applications from established practitioners with experience in the following areas:

Care;
Guardian;
Adoption;
Injunctions;
Private Law Children;
Divorce;
Financial Remedy;

If you are interested in joining our team please contact our Practice Director, John Kilgallon on details below. All applications will be dealt with in confidence.

John Kilgallon

Tel: 0151 242 0700

Email: john@7hs.co.uk

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