Child Care Solicitor

eNL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

eNL in Manchester is seeking a Senior Child Care Solicitor to manage both legally aided and privately funded Children Act matters, including adoptions, with advocacy when appropriate.

You will build strong client relationships, contribute to business development, and work within a supportive team that values professional growth and offers flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Advocacy experience and familiarity with family law court procedures.
• Ability to manage a high-quality, diverse caseload and work to targets.
• Strong client-care skills and ability to develop/add caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle Children Act matters and adoption cases.
• Advocate when appropriate and represent clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships and new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the firm to grow the childcare practice.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Teamwork

Client care

Target-driven

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Child Care Solicitor (Senior)

PQE: 8+

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Child Care Solicitor to join a growing care department committed to delivering high quality legal advice and services to a diverse client base. Deal with both legally aided and privately funded caseloads of Children Act matters and adoption, actively manage and develop client relationships, engage with the business development and growth of the firm and undertake advocacy when appropriate.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Legal Executives who possess a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience. In addition to this, the successful candidate will have advocacy experience, be familiar with family law court procedures, demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, be able to work to targets and deadlines and competently manage a high quality, diverse caseload. You will also possess the necessary skills in respect of client care and highlight an ability to develop and expand a complex caseload of childcare matters.

THE FIRM:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor to develop their practice in a specialist firm recognised for the award winning legal services it provides to clients nationwide. Housing both highly skilled legal practitioners and a strong network of support staff, this firm has curated the perfect environment for a talented Child Care Solicitor to progress their career and take on a varied, complex caseload of matters.

THE PACKAGE:

This role is accompanied by a wealth of benefits, including the opportunity to utilise hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, a competitive salary dependent on experience and a supportive working environment which prioritises the professional development of every employee.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.