Childcare Solicitor

Executive Network Legal; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal firm is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their Leicester team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice to families, and contributing to the firm's growth. The position offers hybrid working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Progression opportunities

Company pension

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in childcare law.
• Ideally a Children Panel member.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and ensure a first-class service to clients.
• Prepare court bundles and instruct counsel.
• Cover all aspects of childcare work including Care Orders and Child Protection case conferences.

Skills

Professional approach

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 3+ PQE – Leicester – Circa £40k-£50k DOE – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join an established team and play a key role in further developing the offerings. To register your interest, contact Cassie on # 454 # or email # with your CV.

Job Title:

Childcare Solicitor

PQE:

3+ PQE

Location:

Leicester

Salary:

Circa £40k - £50k (DOE)

The Role:

Playing a key role within the expanding team, the appointed Childcare Solicitor will provide expertise to parents, grandparents, and other family members, including preparing court bundles and instructing counsel. You will manage your own caseload and ensure a first-class service to clients.

The Candidate:

You will cover all aspects of childcare work, including Care Orders, Special Guardianship, Child Protection case conferences, and Child Arrangement Orders. Candidates should have at least 3 years PQE, a professional approach, and ideally be a Children Panel member.

The Firm:

The firm offers 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home, depending on team/client needs), progression opportunities, and a company pension.

How to Apply:

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on # 454 # or email # with your CV, or call for a confidential discussion.

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