Childcare Solicitor

Spirehouse Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Onsite parking

Hybrid working options

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Warwickshire is looking for a Childcare Solicitor to join their team, handling public law cases including adoption and care proceedings. This full-time role offers hybrid working, secretarial support, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates should have a solicitor qualification or CILEX and relevant experience in childcare law.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE working within a childcare department.
• Strong experience of organizing legal correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of public law cases.
• Work with Local Authorities and other bodies.
• Provide secretarial support and modern working practices.

Skills

Drafting court documents

Preparation of file notes

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Principle Legal Consultant | Placing Legal Professionals | Supporting the Growth of Ambitious Law Firms

Location: Warwickshire, England.

Childcare solicitor sought for a leading Warwickshire law firm.

The Opportunity

Spirehouse is working with a reputable Warwickshire law firm to recruit a dedicated Childcare Solicitor for their growing team.

The Role

The Care Team deals with all aspects of care proceedings, working constructively with Local Authorities, Guardians and bodies such as CAFCASS.

You will take responsibility for a caseload of public law cases including PLO matters, Care Proceedings, Emergency Protection Orders, Adoption and Deprivation of Liberty.

You will join an established team and benefit from secretarial support, a team-based ethos and modern working practices.

Wider benefits package including pension, onsite parking.

Hybrid working is available.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or CILEX (England & Wales) with at least years PQE working within a childcare department.

Strong experience of drafting court documents, statements of evidence, letters, preparation of file notes, telephone notes and other correspondence.

Please apply for this role online or contact Adam Goater at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

EEO Statement

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal