What is a solicitors clerk?

I''m trying to find the credentials of a solicitor, the website of the firm he works for lists his as a ''solicitors clerk''. What exactly does this mean? Does this mean he is as qualified/experienced as a solicitor and can represent a client in the divorce process?

Is there any way to check the qualifications of a prospective solicitor, and what should their qualifications and experience be?

Any advice you can give will be appreciated.

Thanks

This article might be of interest to you:

leadingcounsel.co.uk/articles/2007/02/le...4_solicitors_clerks/

You can also look up "Legal 500", if you put it in your search engine then click family law and your area you will find who are well rated.

Best wishes,

NWTT.

Thanks for the link, it is very useful.

I''m just wondering if there is anyone reading this that had a solicitors clerk represent them in divorce proceedings. Were they happy with them?

I have a Associate representing me and I am not too happy to be honest. She seems to think I should go along with all stbx wants, you would think she was representing him. Choose carefully. Good luck.

Thanks. What is an associate? Are they less qualified than a solicitors clerk?

A associate is a solicitor.

From top down:

Partner (solicitor/FILEX)
Associate solicitor/FILEX
Assistant solicitor/FILEX
Trainee solicitor
Paralegal/Solicitor''s clerk
Secretary
Receptionist
Typist
Office cat/junior

A title is a reasonable indicator but not a hard and fast rule.

An assistant solicitor who has been working for 30 years will out qualify a solicitor who qualified yesterday and set up a business with his mate who has been qualified for 1 year.

They will both be partners of the new firm but will not be able to find their own ahse with both hands.

Charles

Correction my representative is an Affiliate Member of C.ILEx – Family Department whatever that is. She is not great and does not give me much advise , I always get " The only thing we can do is go to court" never any advise about making a different offer etc.