Child Care Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm based in the East Midlands is seeking a Child Care Solicitor to join their expanding specialist team. The successful candidate will work on a diverse caseload across public and private Child Care law. Excellent communication and advocacy skills are essential, along with a commitment to outstanding client service. The role offers a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 and benefits including 26 days holiday and hybrid working.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday off after one year of service

Hybrid/Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years PQE in Child Care law.
• Ability to handle a highly varied and engaging child care caseload.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Handle child care caseload including Care Orders and Supervision Orders.
• Oversee due diligence related to Legal Aid applications.
• Manage cases with allegations of injury, abuse, or neglect.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Passionate about Child Care law

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
  • 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 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.