Child Care Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded legal firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Child Care Solicitor to manage a varied caseload in Child Care law. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of PQE and strong advocacy skills. Benefits include 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays and hybrid working options.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday off after one year

Hybrid/Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years PQE in Child Care law.
• Passionate about Child Care law and client service.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied Child Care caseload across all aspects of law.
• Oversee due diligence for Legal Aid applications.
• Manage cases including Care Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, and Domestic abuse matters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Advocacy skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Child Care Solicitor

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly regarded Legal 500 company, based in the East Midlands, 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: Child Care Solicitor  Location: East Midlands  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 Childcare Solicitor with at least 3+ 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.
• Additional: 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.