Child Abuse Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Child Abuse Solicitor to join a leading Legal 500 firm. The role is fee-earning and involves managing cases from inception to resolution, including sensitive matters such as child sexual exploitation and grooming.

Remote working is possible, with regular in-person contact for team collaboration and meetings. The successful candidate may be newly qualified or senior, but must have prior experience handling abuse cases and be able to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Experience handling abuse-related cases.
• Prior experience on abuse cases essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from start to finish.
• Provide client advocacy and representation.

Skills

Case management

Job description

Child Abuse Solicitor

A Child Abuse Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Legal 500 law firm based in Leeds. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is an award winning, law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. They are looking for a Solicitor to join their nationally recognised Child Abuse department. They are at the forefront of seeking justice for survivors, working on ground-breaking and high-profile cases that regularly make national headlines. You'll be joining a passionate and experienced team committed to making a real difference to the lives of their clients.

The successful candidate will manage cases related to child sexual exploitation, grooming gangs, and other child abuse cases. This is a fee-earning role with responsibility for managing cases from start to finish. We welcome applicants from all levels of PQE and experience - whether newly qualified or more senior but it is essential you have prior experience working on Abuse cases.

The position offers flexibility, including the possibility of remote working, though regular in-person contact with the team and clients will be essential. Some office presence will be required for team collaboration and meetings.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives, supporting survivors of abuse through complex and often highly sensitive legal cases.