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Childcare Solicitor

William James Recruitment

England

Hybrid

GBP 62,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their modern law firm in Hertfordshire. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including Care proceedings and Adoption cases, within a supportive and dynamic environment. The firm values professional growth and offers a hybrid working model, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes enhanced leave policies and a health and wellness plan. If you are passionate about family law and eager to make a difference, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

28 days holiday
Bonus Scheme
Parking
Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
Health and wellness plan
Enhanced contributory pension
Professional fees and subscriptions

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years PQE as a Childcare Solicitor required.
  • Proven track record in care law and ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload including Care proceedings and Adoption cases.
  • Conduct own advocacy and maintain professional communication.

Skills

Childcare Law
Advocacy
Time Management
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification (2+ years PQE)
Law Society Children Law Accreditation

Tools

Modern Case Management System
IT Systems

Job description

Childcare Solicitor – Hertfordshire – Salary up to £62,000 REF 594123TB

The Role

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.

Contact Tom Brown Retained Consultant – INDTB

Email - thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.

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