Childcare Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Staines-upon-Thames seeks a Childcare Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload. The role includes advising clients on childcare proceedings and building client relationships. Applicants must have at least 5 years’ PQE and membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous benefits including 26 days holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £55,000 - £65,000

1-2 days from home

Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays

Christmas closure and birthday day off

Pension scheme

Social events

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in childcare matters.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising parents and children on childcare matters.
• Managing childcare proceedings and representation at hearings.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Childcare law expertise

Outstanding communication skills

Client care

Business development aptitude

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive with minimum 5 years’ PQE

Membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proclaim

Job description

Overview

Childcare Solicitor - Are you looking to join a successful law firm who can offer long term career prospects? Joining a specialist team close to Staines-upon-Thames, the successful lawyer will utilise their skills and expertise in childcare to manage a varied caseload for a designated portfolio of clients. Additionally, the successful Solicitor or Legal Executive will play a key role in the continued growth of the team and build and maintain client relationships.

The Firm

Our client is a full-service firm with a strong presence in the South East. They cater for both individuals and businesses, building and maintaining excellent client relationships. Staffed by a dedicated team, they pride themselves on providing tailored services to suit their individual clients’ needs in a professional and friendly manner. Accredited by Lexcel and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, the firm has received recognition for their expertise and practice management. They are now seeking a Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.

Childcare Solicitor duties

• Advising parents and children
• Childcare proceedings
• Special guardianship orders
• Adoption
• Child protection cases
• Attending pre-proceeding meetings
• Representation at contested final hearings
• Building client relationships
• Participating in business development activities

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified solicitors and legal executives with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE
• Technically proficient in childcare matters
• Membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel is a pre-requisite
• Possesses outstanding communication and client care skills
• IT literate with expertise in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Proclaim is desirable
• Highly organised, able to meet tight deadlines
• Has an aptitude for business development

Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
• 1-2 days from home
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure and birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Social events
• Opportunities for career development

If you're a Childcare Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37293.

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