Care Solicitor

CRA Legal; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise juridique reconnue recherche un Care Solicitor pour représenter des clients dans des affaires de protection de l'enfance. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme en droit et une solide expérience dans la gestion de dossiers juridiques. Offrant un environnement de travail dynamique avec des opportunités de formation, ce poste inclut également un package d'avantages attractif incluant des jours supplémentaires de congé et des soins de santé privés.

Benefits

25 jours de congé plus jours fériés

Jour de congé supplémentaire pour l'anniversaire

Contributions aux frais de déplacement et de stationnement

Bonus discrétionnaires

Travail hybride

Qualifications

• Expérience dans le droit de la famille, spécifiquement sur les affaires de protection de l'enfance.
• Capacité à travailler avec divers professionnels comme les travailleurs sociaux.
• Connaissances des procédures judiciaires et des droits des clients.

Responsibilities

• Représenter des clients dans des procédures judiciaires liées à la protection de l'enfance.
• Gérer une charge de travail variée de dossiers juridiques.
• Préparer des documents juridiques et assister aux audiences judiciaires.

Skills

Représentation juridique

Négociation

Gestion de cas

Education

Diplôme en droit

Job description

Job Title: Care Solicitor
Salary Range: £35,000 to £50,000
Location: Central Barnsley (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 Solicitor vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 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 Solicitor 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.