Care Lawyer

Talent Finder; Baildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in England is seeking a Care Lawyer to lead their Care Proceedings department. The successful candidate will represent clients in public law Children Act proceedings and drive departmental growth. Required qualifications include membership in the Law Society’s Children Panel and strong advocacy skills. A competitive salary and board membership opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to join the Board of Directors

Potential to acquire shares in the company

Qualifications

• Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel.
• Previous experience working with Children’s Guardians preferred.
• Ambitious and ready for a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Care Proceedings department.
• Represent clients in public law Children Act proceedings.
• Drive growth and client relationships in the department.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Urdu or Punjabi

Job description

Overview

Care Lawyer | Shipley | Full Time | Circa £50,000, depending on experience

Our client's practice has served the people of Shipley and the wider area for over 120 years and is now seeking a Care Lawyer who is a member of the Children’s panel to join their team.

What will your role look like?

• Lead the Care Proceedings department, taking over from the retiring head of department


• Represent clients in public law Children Act proceedings, acting on behalf of children, parents, and guardians


• Accept instructions from Children’s Guardians (if accredited and experienced)


• Help drive the growth and development of the department through strategic input and client relationship building


• Potential involvement in family financial cases


• Contribute to the firm’s wider goals with professionalism, integrity, and a client-focused approach

Are you the right person for the job?

• Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel


• Previous experience working with Children’s Guardians (preferred)


• Strong advocacy and case management skills


• Ambitious, driven, and ready for a leadership role


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Understanding of Urdu or Punjabi is an advantage

What can you expect in return?

• Competitive salary, based on experience


• Opportunity to join the Board of Directors


• Potential to acquire shares in the company

What’s next?

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