Childcare Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented Child Care Solicitor to join a dynamic legal practice in Yorkshire. This role offers flexibility and the chance for career progression within a supportive team environment. You will represent adoption carers and provide essential legal advice while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with hybrid working options. The firm values client care and offers competitive salaries, generous leave, and additional perks like a health scheme and discretionary bonuses. If you're ambitious and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Two half-days off annually for Life Admin Days

Health scheme

Two discretionary bonuses per year

Company pension scheme

Regular team events and Christmas gatherings

Qualifications

• High level of knowledge in child care law and excellent client care skills.
• Proficient in charging for services and knowledge of legal aid eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Represent adoption carers in care proceedings and provide legal advice.
• Support clients with Special Guardianship applications and support plans.

Skills

Client Care Skills

Advocacy Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Marketing Skills

Knowledge of Legal Aid Criteria

Ability to Meet Deadlines

Self-Motivated

Education

Qualified Solicitor (1PQE)

Job description

Child Care Solicitor – Exciting Opportunity in Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Child Care Solicitor to join a growing and dynamic legal practice in a role that offers flexibility, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

The prime role of the Solicitor will be to represent adoption carers, such as grandparents, aunts and uncles in care proceedings. You will provide advice on Special Guardianship applications and support plans, as well as allowances.

This L500 law firm is seekinga Child Care Solicitor to undertake fee-earning work, offering hybrid working opportunities and the chance to be part of a close-knit, expanding team.

Ideally a minimum of 1PQE is required but all applications will be considered.

Person specification – key skills/qualifications required:

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and excellent client care skills
• Proficient in charging for services or knowledge of the eligibility criteria for legal aid
• Good written and verbal communication to deal with a broad range of clients and the willingness to provide the highest standard of client care
• Outstanding interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the firm
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Self-starter, motivator, meticulous and capable of being innovative
• Advocacy skills

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increasing with service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Two half-days off annually for Life Admin Days
• Health scheme
• Two discretionary bonuses per year
• Company pension scheme
• Regular team events and Christmas gatherings

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Child Care Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing firm. If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton @ G2 Legal Recruitment.

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