We are recruiting! We have two part time vacancies, one for a family law solicitor and one for a Court of Protection solicitor. Please scroll to the end of this page for details, and email us for a the person specification for each post.

in-court Service provision

Currently, we provide a duty desk service at the Central Family Court in London offering free legal advice and representation to those with a listed hearing on Wednesdays (all day) and Thursdays (morning) . Some of our pro bono lawyers follow their cases.

 Trustees

We are a collective of practice professionals committed to ensuring access to legal services and justice for parents in the Family Court.

Farhana Begum

Founder & Trustee - Family Law Solicitor

Mary Islam

Founder & Trustee - Senior Engineer & Solicitor (non-practising)

Mary is a Senior Engineer at the Ford Motor Company. Mary trained and qualified as a Solicitor in Miles & Partners before returning to the Ford Motor Company.

Shiria Khanam

Sofia may napolitano

Founder & Trustee - Solicitor

Shiria is a Property Law Solicitor

Trustee - Solicitor

Advisory Board

Details to follow…

Our Team

Farhana Begum

Solicitor & FFRAP Lead

In 2014, moved by the experience of court users in the Family Justice System, Farhana took steps to assist parents without a lawyer through the provision of legal advice, representation, or support at the University of Law (previously known as The College of Law). She trained corporate and commercial delegates having set up the family arm of the Trainee Litigation Programme. Farhana’s successful implementation of the first of its kind university advice and representation court desk, and the first to involve the corporate and commercial sector on the family court floor continues to operate at the Family Court sitting in East London. Since then, Farhana designed and directed a variation of support and student desks to better support LIPs only to conclude that there is no alternative to legal representation. This inspired Farhana to return to the traditional mode of access to family justice under FFRAP by training corporate and commercial solicitors and barristers to offer pro bono (free) family law advice and representation or support to LIPs under Farhana’s supervision.

By way of background, Farhana read law at King’s College London, trained at McCormacks Law LLP before specialising in Children’s Law as a Family Law Solicitor.

Dominic Geodjenian

Solicitor-Advocate

Dominic Geodjenian is a family lawyer and mediator, with a vast experience in divorce and private law proceedings, including applications for child arrangements orders and domestic abuse matters. He is a trained Higher Rights Advocate in Civil and Crime, and conducts his own advocacy within proceedings.

Dominic is also a qualified mediator, having over 15 years experience in negotiation and dispute resolution. He was recently published in ‘Negotiateur’, a book by renowned crisis negotiators, as an expert in his field.

He prides himself on his client-focus and ability to provide clear and measured advice and assists FFRAP with training matters.

Camilla Fisher crouch

Solicitor-Advocate (Volunteer)

Sofia MAY Napolitano

Solicitor (Volunteer)

shirin Hasan

Head of Operations

OUR SINCERE THANKS TO THE INCREDIBLE FIRMS THAT SUPPORT US TO HELP ORDINARY PEOPLE ACCESS LEGAL SERVICES AND JUSTICE

JOB TITLE

Solicitor (Court of Protection work)

SALARY

£50,000, which includes London weighting

HOURS

0.2 - 0.4 initially, with an expectation to increase the post towards 0.8 – full time.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Closing date: 15 May 2026 at 12 noon.

Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Interviews: TBC.

To apply: Please submit a CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post. Please list details of two to three referees. Please email us for the person specification.

Please email your CV and covering letter to Farhana.Begum@ffrap.org

Please mark the subject line with Application for a CoP Solicitor.

For an informal discussion, please contact Farhana at Farhana.begum@ffrap.org .

JOB PURPOSE

In the first instance, the post holder will be an empathetic solicitor who is able to understand and respond to those who require assistance in cases before the Court of Protection.

The post holder will also be an inspirational leader of people, who is an effective role model for others, continuously aiming for self-improvement, and possesses an unwavering commitment to deliver best outcomes for court users, as well as support pro-bono volunteers seeking to assist court users through our charity.

In the main, the post-holder will be a solicitor, who will be expected to run a pro bono clinic at court assisting those who approach us, in person or remotely, for assistance, primarily in the area of health and welfare.

MAIN TASKS

1. Running an effective clinic at court, which will include litigation casework, and where possible advocacy in hearings.

2. Managing and responding to the public email account, booking and organising access to legal services for court users.

3. Designing friendly materials for court users to access, including website materials.

4. Developing and implementing initiatives that will centre and improve legal services for end users.

5. Sourcing and linking all available resources in the community related to vulnerable adults to assist such individuals or family members of vulnerable adults to secure help from other legal service providers and beyond legal issues at court.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinic development

   • To manage a pro bono clinic at court.

   • To work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders to support the objectives of FFRAP.

   • Design and implement materials aimed at supporting court users.

   • Develop clear processes, reporting and reviewing procedures, and initiating change to improve outcomes.

   • Identifying new partnerships and relationships that will provide new avenues for growth.

2. Performance management

   • To ensure quality assurance targets are tracked and reported to line managers.

   • To ensure all legal and regulatory obligations are met at all times.

   • To achieve and provide the highest possible standards in client (court user) care.

3. Pro bono volunteer management

• Provide strong and effective leadership by inspiring others with clear strategic vision and direction for the delivery of the clinic.

• Leading and motivating FFRAP’s volunteers, to develop and deliver high standards of performance and achievement.

• To ensure that FFRAP continues to attract, develop and retain motivated and effective volunteers.

• Maintain a positive and flexible working environment which is receptive to change and innovation.

4. FFRAP’s partnership

• Continue to develop strong and effective working relationships with all partners, identifying areas where FFRAP can support the delivery of shared objectives.

• Lead on networking and sourcing of new volunteers.

• To provide training to volunteers as and when required.

  WHAT WE OFFER

• A supportive work environment

• Generous leave benefits

• Hybrid working options when feasible

• Opportunities for progression

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Family Law Solicitor - Job Description

JOB TITLE :Family Solicitor

 RESPONSIBLE TO: Farhana Begum and Shirin Hasan

 SALARY: £50,000, which includes London weighting (for a full-time post). The post being advertised is part time.

 HOURS: 0.2 - 0.4 initially, with an expectation to increase the post towards a full-time appointment.

 APPLICATION DETAILS: Closing date: 22 May 2026 at 12 noon. 

Applications received after this time will not be accepted.  

Interviews: TBC. 

To apply: Please submit a CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post. Please list details of two referees.

Please email your CV and covering letter toFarhana.Begum@ffrap.org

Please mark the subject line with Application for a Family Law Solicitor. 

For an informal discussion, please contact Farhana at Farhana.begum@ffrap.org .

JOB PURPOSE

In the first instance, the post holder will be an empathetic solicitor who is able to understand and respond to those who require legal advice and representation known as Litigants in Person (LIPs).

The post holder will also be an inspirational leader of people, who is an effective role model for others, continuously aiming for self-improvement, and possesses an unwavering commitment to deliver best outcomes for court users, as well as support pro-bono volunteers seeking to assist court users through our charity.

In the main, the post-holder will be a solicitor, who will be expected to run a pro bono clinic at court assisting those who approach us, in person or remotely, for legal assistance in hearings. Advocacy is expected.

MAIN TASKS

1.     Running an effective clinic at court, which will primarily focus on advocacy in hearings.

2.     Managing and responding to public email account, booking and organising access to legal services for court users.

3.     Designing friendly materials for court users to access, including website materials.

4.     Developing and implementing initiatives that will centre and improve legal services for end users.

5.     Sourcing and linking all available resources in the community related to assist LIPs to secure help from other legal service providers and beyond legal issues at court.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Clinic development 

•      To manage a pro bono clinic at court.

•      To work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders to support the objectives of FFRAP. 

•      Design and implement materials aimed at supporting court users.

•      Develop clear processes, reporting and reviewing procedures, and initiating change to improve outcomes.

•      Identifying new partnerships and relationships that will provide new avenues for growth.

2.     Performance management 

•      To ensure quality assurance targets are tracked and reported to line managers.

•      To ensure all legal and regulatory obligations are always met.

•      To achieve and provide the highest possible standards in client (court user) care.

3.     Pro bono volunteer management 

•      Provide strong and effective leadership by inspiring others with clear strategic vision and direction for the delivery of the clinic.

•      Leading and motivating FFRAP’s volunteers, to develop and deliver high standards of performance and achievement. 

•      To ensure that FFRAP continues to attract, develop and retain motivated and effective volunteers. 

•      Maintain a positive and flexible working environment which is receptive to change and innovation. 

4.     FFRAP’s partnership 

•      Continue to develop strong and effective working relationships with all partners, identifying areas where FFRAP can support the delivery of shared objectives. 

•      Lead on networking and sourcing of new volunteers. 

•      To provide training to volunteers as and when required.

WHAT WE OFFER

•      A supportive work environment

•      Generous leave benefits

•      Hybrid working options when feasible

•      Opportunities for progression

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For the Person Specification or an informal discussion, please email Farhana.begum@ffrap.org