Childcare Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Cambridge or Peterborough seeks an experienced Care Solicitor. You will manage a diverse caseload, assist vulnerable clients, and contribute to team development while enjoying flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Join a supportive firm committed to professional growth.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Medicash Health Plan

Opportunities for internal progression

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Child Care Solicitor with at least 1+ PQE.
• Knowledge of best practices in Child Care.
• Stays updated with relevant legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Managing own casework and liaising with clients.
• Preparing documents including witness statements.
• Attending court and undertaking own advocacy.

Skills

Child Care expertise

Ethical practice

Communication

Job description

Care Solicitor – Cambridge or Peterborough office

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Solicitor to join a highly respected and growing law firm, with offices all over England.

Job Purpose:

• Providing expertise to parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners and children directly or through their CAFCASS appointed Children’s Guardian
• Ensuring the Child Care team provides a quality, first class service
• Preparing for court such as court bundles and instructing counsel

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own casework, liaising with clients, providing advice over the phone, by email and other mediums
• Preparing and drafting documents including witness statements and processing evidence
• Managing a varied general Child Care caseload
• Attending conferences and undertaking own advocacy at court
• Business development and marketing to support the work volumes brought in by the firm

Key Skills & Experience:

• You will be a Child Care Solicitor with at least 1 + PQE
• Working knowledge of best practice within Child Care
• Works ethically and sensitively to support vulnerable individuals through Child Care processes
• Stays up to date with the latest relevant legislation, policies and changes in the law
• Ideally have experience of supporting junior colleagues within a small team

Package:

• 26 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Medicash Health Plan
• Encouragement of internal progression
• Opportunity to earn a bonus
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office 2 days working from home
• Flexible working

If you have the skills and experience required and want to work for a successful firm that believes in supporting and developing its employees, then please do not hesitate to apply.

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