Childcare Solicitor

eNL Legal; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Childcare Solicitor in Cambridgeshire with 2+ PQE to manage a personal caseload within childcare law. The role involves advising parents and family members on a range of child-related orders and opportunities to advocate on matters arising in care proceedings.

The firm values experienced solicitors who can contribute to a proactive, client-focused team. The salary is up to circa £50k (DOE), and candidates with Children Panel accreditation and strong advocacy skills will be

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE in childcare law is required
• Children Panel Accredited is preferred
• Ability to undertake advocacy is desirable
• Excellent teamwork and client care skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of childcare matters.
• Advise parents, grandparents and family members on childcare issues.
• Handle cases including child arrangement orders, special guardianship orders, care orders, emergency protection orders, and interim care orders.
• Attend pre-proceedings meetings and advocate where appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Advocacy

Client care

Education

2+ PQE

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 2+ PQE – Cambridgeshire - £DOE – This growing law firm is looking to enhance their care team through the addition of a driven Childcare Solicitor.

JOB TITLE: Childcare Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 2+

LOCATION: Cambridgeshire

SALARY: Up to circa £50k (DOE)

THE ROLE: As the appointed Childcare Solicitor, you will be responsible for your own caseload of childcare law related matters including providing advice to parents, grandparents and other family members. The successful Childcare Solicitor will be dealing with child arrangement orders, special guardianship orders, care orders, emergency protection orders, pre proceedings meetings and interim care orders.

THE CANDIDATE: The successful Childcare Solicitor will have a minimum of 2’ years PQE and will join a team of knowledgeable individuals who have a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of childcare law. The firm are looking for Childcare Solicitors who are Children Panel Accredited and have proven technical expertise in dealing with all aspects of childcare and ideally be able to undertake your own advocacy. Excellent teamwork skills as well as the ability to provide a high standard of client care is essential for this role. A fantastic opportunity to stretch your existing skills within a friendly and dynamic practice.

THE FIRM: Our client is recognised as a well-established and widely respected firm who is now seeking a forward-thinking Childcare Solicitor. The successful Childcare Solicitor will be part of a team who is highly ambitious and always aiming to reach new heights. This firm have a good reputation for offering a friendly service and professional advice and are focused on success and growth.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.