Childcare Solicitor

Bailey Hunter Ltd; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of Solicitors is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their expanding team. The role involves representing prospective adopters and foster carers in adoption proceedings, as well as parents in care proceedings. Candidates should be highly organized, ideally have at least 12 months of relevant experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and advocacy skills. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options after training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Hybrid working after training

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and care proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Represent prospective adopters and foster carers in adoption proceedings.
• Represent parents in care proceedings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Ambition and eagerness to learn

Job description

Join a friendly and client-focused team at a well-established firm of Solicitors! We’re looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join this expanding, forward-thinking firm. Location is flexible : Huddersfield / Barnsley – with hybrid working.

Your Role :

To join the public team and represent prospective adopters and foster carers within adaption adoption proceedings. Also representing parents within care proceedings.

What They’re Looking For :

• Someone who is highly organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail, ideally with at least 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and care proceedings.
• Good advocacy skills.
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• Ambitious and eager to learn with a desire to develop their career within a growing company

Benefits include; competitive salary based on experience, generous holiday allowance, pension, healthcare and hybrid working (after a training period).

To Apply :

Please send your CV and salary expectations to : [e-mail] with details of your current salary and notice period.