Childcare Solicitor

eNL; Colne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Childcare Solicitor for a full-time position. You will manage your own caseload, covering child arrangement orders, special guardianship orders, care orders, emergency protection orders and pre-proceedings meetings.

The successful candidate will advise parents and family members with strong advocacy and client-care skills. A minimum of 2+ PQE and Children Panel Accreditation is preferred; salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years PQE in childcare law.
• Children Panel Accredited preferred.
• Ability to undertake advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of childcare matters including child arrangement orders and related orders.
• Provide advice to parents, grandparents and other family members.
• Attend pre-proceedings meetings and advocate where required.

Skills

Advocacy

Client care

Negotiation

Public family law

Education

2+ PQE in childcare law

Job description

A Childcare Solicitor is sought for a full time position in Cambridgeshire, joining a growing law firm's care team. The successful candidate, with two or more years' post-qualification experience, will manage a caseload covering child arrangement orders, special guardianship orders, care orders, emergency protection orders and pre-proceedings meetings. Advice will be provided to parents, grandparents and other family members. Strong advocacy, negotiation and client care abilities are essential, alongside sound knowledge of public and private family law.

A competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum is offered, dependent on experience.

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.

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.