Child Care Solicitor - Hybrid

Simpson Judge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking a Child Care Solicitor to cover various aspects of Child Care law. The role involves managing a team, providing legal guidance, and representing clients in complex cases. Flexibility in work location is offered, promoting productivity and work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday off after one year of service

Company Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Flexible working

Social Events

Encouragement of internal progression

Opportunity to earn bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing solicitors and caseworkers.
• Technical expertise in Child Care work.

Responsibilities

• Covering all aspects of Child Care work.
• Managing and supervising colleagues.
• Dealing with Legal Aid and Care Orders.

Skills

Child Care Law

Legal Aid Procedures

Supervision

Job description

Role: Child Care Solicitor (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to 50k

Location: Manchester or Blackburn - Hybrid

The Role:

Covering all aspects of Child Care work, you will provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and external clients. You will manage and supervise colleagues, including solicitors, trainee solicitors, and caseworkers/paralegals, to handle appropriate caseloads and complexities. You will assist with delivering training and development opportunities within the team.

Responsibilities include dealing with a range of care work such as Legal Aid/CCMS procedures, Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Police Protection Orders, Guardianship and Adoption Orders (including International Adoption), Pre Proceedings Meetings, Child Protection Conferences, defending allegations of injury, abuse, or neglect, Child Arrangement Orders, Domestic Abuse/Violence cases, Prohibited Steps Orders, and Specific Issue Orders. You will represent parents, grandparents, other family members, and children directly or through their CAFCASS-appointed Children's Guardian.

The role involves developing the department, generating work, and building upon existing contacts. We offer flexibility in work location—whether in the office, at home, or elsewhere—to foster productivity.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Birthday off after one year of service
• Company Pension
• Medicash Health Plan
• Flexible working
• Social Events
• Encouragement of internal progression
• Opportunity to earn bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote