Childcare Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor based in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will handle a variety of cases including Care proceedings and Adoption. This firm offers a competitive salary up to £62,000, along with a hybrid working model and various benefits including 28 days holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Hybrid working

Bonus Scheme

Health and wellness plan

Enhanced pension

Professional fees covered

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years PQE as a Childcare Solicitor.
• Proven track record in childcare law.
• Willingness to obtain Law Society Children Law Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including Care proceedings and Adoption.
• Work within a care team to provide legal advice.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Skills

Experience in childcare law

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Undertake own advocacy

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Job description

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Childcare Solicitor – Hertfordshire – Salary up to £62,000

Superb opportunity to join a modern and forward-thinking law firm that offers specialist legal advice across family matters, wealth or asset preservation and inheritance planning.

Due to continuing success of opening new offices in Hertfordshire, they are looking to add a Care Solicitor.

The caseload will include Care proceedings, Deprivation of Liberty applications, Secure Order applications, Special Guardianship Orders, and Adoption.

Law Society Children Law Accreditation is an advantage, but not essential, as consideration will be given to those who have aspirations to obtain Accreditation within the next 12 months.

The candidate should have a proven track record in this area of law and experience of working within a care team.

The Candidate

• Experienced Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of two years PQE
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Experience of running their own caseload
• Undertake own advocacy
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts

The Benefits & How to Apply

• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays and paid Christmas closing
• Hybrid working across their offices and at home
• Bonus Scheme
• Parking
• Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
• Modern case management system and IT systems
• Health and wellness plan with Simply Health including 24/7 GP support
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Professional fees and subscriptions

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

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