Child Care Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Peterborough seeks a Child Care Solicitor to join their expanding team. The role involves handling a comprehensive child care caseload including Legal Aid applications and various orders related to child protection. Candidates should have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience and possess strong communication, advocacy, and organizational skills. This position offers a supportive work environment with 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working options, and a birthday day off after a year of service.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday day off after one year

Hybrid/Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years PQE in Child Care law.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied child care caseload in public and private Child Care law.
• Oversee due diligence for Legal Aid applications.
• Manage cases involving abuse, neglect, and child protection.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Child Care Solicitor

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly regarded Legal 500 company, based in the Peterborough, which is looking for a Child Care Solicitor to join their team. The company is expanding its specialist Child Care team and is seeking a dedicated, passionate lawyer to join them.

Role Details

• Role: Child Care Solicitor
• Location: Peterborough
• Salary: £50,000 to £55,000

The Role

• You will handle a highly varied and engaging child care caseload, working across all aspects of public and private Child Care law.
• Overseeing due diligence relating to Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures.
• Handling a wide range of matters including (but not limited to): Care Orders & Interim Care Orders; Supervision & Interim Supervision Orders; Emergency Protection Orders & Police Protection Orders; Special Guardianship, Placement & Adoption Orders (including international); Pre-proceedings meetings and child protection conferences; Cases involving allegations of injury, abuse or neglect; Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps & Specific Issue Orders and Domestic abuse and violence matters.

Key Requirements

• A qualified Child Care Solicitor with at least 1+ years PQE.
• Someone with excellent communication, advocacy and organisational skills.
• A professional who is passionate about Child Care law and committed to delivering outstanding client service.

Benefits

• Holiday: 26 days + Bank Holidays.
• Your birthday off after one year of service.
• Hybrid/Flexible working.

If this Child Care Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.