Child Abuse Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Child Abuse Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm with a strong reputation. The role involves handling cases of child sexual exploitation, grooming gangs, and other abuse matters; it is fee-earning and from start to finish.

The successful candidate will support survivors through complex cases and work within a passionate, experienced team. Flexibility is offered with remote working options, but regular in-person contact with the team and clients will be

Qualifications

• Experience handling abuse cases is essential.
• Strong research and advocacy skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage child abuse cases from start to finish.
• Handle matters related to child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs.
• Work in a fee-earning capacity with client contact and team collaboration.

Job description

Child Abuse Solicitor

A Child Abuse Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Legal 500 law firm based in Sheffield. 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.