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CRA Consulting

Huddersfield

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Job summary

Join a leading multi-sector private legal practice as a Care Lawyer, where you will represent clients in court proceedings related to child protection and care. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with other professionals to ensure the best interests of children are prioritized. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent facilities, advanced training, and a competitive employee benefits package, including hybrid working options. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Additional day off for your birthday
Private healthcare scheme
Pension scheme
Travel and car parking contributions
Discretionary bonuses
Social events calendar
Hybrid working

Qualifications

  • Experience in child protection and care law.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in court regarding child protection cases.
  • Provide legal advice and ensure clients understand their rights.
  • Manage case documentation and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Child Protection Law
Legal Advice
Court Representation
Case Management
Negotiation Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Care Lawyer
Salary Range: £35,000 to £50,000
Location: Huddersfield (with hybrid working)
Contract: Full or Part Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in court proceedings related to child protection and care, including care orders, supervision orders, adoption, and placement applications.
  • Provide legal advice to clients and ensure that they are informed of their rights and obligations throughout the legal process.
  • Manage a varied caseload of public and private law children cases, from initial instructions through to court hearings, and ensure that deadlines and court timetables are met.
  • Work closely with other professionals such as social workers, guardians, and experts to ensure that the best interests of the child are always at the forefront of the case.
  • Attend meetings with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, and negotiate settlements where appropriate.
  • Prepare legal documentation and attend court hearings on behalf of clients, presenting their case and arguing their position.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all cases and ensure that client files are managed efficiently and securely.


Employee Benefits Package:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with 3 days to be saved for XMAS office closure
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • 2 half days for 'life admin' per year
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Travel and car parking contributions on a discretionary basis
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Social events calendar
  • Hybrid working


About the Business:

  • Our client are a leading multi-sector private legal practice. As an established, reputable and highly regarded law firm, they offer their clients a range of expert legal services to obtain the compensation they deserve. Over the years, the firm has pioneered their clients rights to reparation and their employees career advancement.
  • The team of senior directors, management and lawyers are seasoned professionals with knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication. They offer a welcoming and friendly environment with excellent facilities, advanced training and development opportunities, and a competitive employee offering.


About CRA Consulting:

  • CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
  • For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.


How to Apply:

  • If this Care Lawyer vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 011********** for a confidential discussion.
  • Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs


Additional Information:

  • CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
  • This Care Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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