Childcare Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in the South East is looking for a Childcare Solicitor to join their specialist team. This permanent role involves managing a varied caseload including childcare proceedings, adoption, and child protection cases, offering a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 with generous benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays

1-2 days remote working per week

Christmas closure and a birthday day off

Pension scheme

Social events

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE in childcare matters.
• Membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel required.
• Highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising parents and children on legal matters.
• Handling childcare proceedings and special guardianship orders.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Client Care

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Proclaim

Microsoft Office

Job description

Childcare Solicitor - Are you looking to join a successful law firm that offers long-term career prospects?

Joining a specialist team near Staines-upon-Thames, the successful lawyer will utilize 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 ongoing growth of the team and in building and maintaining client relationships.

The Firm

Our client is a full-service firm with a strong presence in the South East. They serve both individuals and businesses, building and maintaining excellent client relationships. Staffed by a dedicated team, they pride themselves on providing tailored services to meet their 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 include:

• Advising parents and children
• Handling childcare proceedings
• Managing special guardianship orders
• Handling adoption cases
• Child protection cases
• Attending pre-proceeding meetings
• Representing clients at contested final hearings
• Building client relationships
• Participating in business development activities

Qualifications and Experience for this Childcare Solicitor role:

• Qualified solicitors and legal executives with at least 5 years’ PQE
• Technical proficiency in childcare matters
• Membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel is required
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Proclaim is desirable
• Highly organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Aptitude for business development

Benefits for this Childcare Solicitor role:

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

For more information, please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37293.

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