Child Care Solicitor

Ridley & Hall; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in South Yorkshire is seeking a passionate, newly qualified to three-year PQE solicitor specializing in childcare law. You will maintain high standards of client care, represent clients in court, and manage a diverse caseload while contributing to business development. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and unique perks such as extra holidays for your birthday. Join during a growth phase and make a meaningful impact on families and children’s lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after training

25 days holiday plus extra for long service

Extra day for birthday

Life Admin Days

Health Scheme

Non-Contractual Bonuses

Christmas party

Qualifications

• Proficient in charging for services or knowledge of legal aid eligibility.
• Ability to deal with a broad range of clients while providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client care standards while ensuring confidentiality.
• Represent clients' interests in court hearings.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• To exercise high standards of client care at all times in a professional and pleasant manner.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm's and client documentation and information.
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
• To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• A commitment to the development of the business and marketing activities.
• As requested, to support, develop and supervise immediate support staff.
• To undertake any reasonable task as requested.
• To undertake advocacy to represent a clients' best interests/instructions in a case.
• Day-to-day handling of a wide variety of cases.
• Attendance at court hearings on behalf of the client.
• Experiencing of running own case load and being able to pick up cases partway through.
• Conduct of matters on behalf of clients.
• Work as part of the team.
• To assist where required in marketing the firm's client services and developing new business for the care team.
• Are you a newly qualified to three-year PQE solicitor with a genuine passion for childcare law? We're expanding our busy care team in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and are looking for someone who thrives on making a real difference for families and children. If you have experience representing parents and families in care proceedings and are eager to build your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us during an exciting period of growth, where your expertise and commitment will be valued, and you'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of unique perks, including extra holidays for your birthday and life admin plus access to health scheme benefits., Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and excellent client care skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in charging for services or knowledge of the eligibility criteria for legal aid.
• Good written and verbal communication to deal with a broad range of clients and the willingness to provide the highest standard of client care.
• Outstanding interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the firm.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Self-starter, motivator, meticulous and capable of being innovative.
• Advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Work life balance.
• Hybrid working available after a training period.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service.
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday.
• 2 x ½ days off for Life Admin Days.
• Health Scheme.
• 2 x Non -Contractual Bonuses per year.
• Christmas party get togethers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Depending on experience

Equal Opportunity An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.