Childcare Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Surrey is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join its renowned Childcare Team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on public law children matters, including complex cases such as non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture and offers flexible working arrangements, annual bonuses, and strong backing for career progression, including support for achieving child panel accreditation. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to grow in a sociable environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working/hybrid working

Annual bonuses

Support with becoming panel accredited

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 1+ year of PQE required; experience in Care Proceedings is essential.
• Advocacy experience is highly encouraged for this role.

Responsibilities

• Handle public law children matters from pre-proceedings to care proceedings.
• Work on cases involving non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse.

Skills

Advocacy

Public Law Children Matters

Experience in Care Proceedings

Education

Qualified Solicitor (1+ year PQE)

Job description

Childcare Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm in Surrey

Are you a Childcare Solicitor looking to join a leading practice in Surrey? This Legal 500 firm, renowned for its exceptional work and highly rated team members, is seeking a talented professional to join its sociable and supportive Childcare Team.

About the Firm:

The firm boasts an excellent culture, with the Childcare Team being particularly sociable. You will have the opportunity to attend networking events to expand your professional connections. This is an exciting time to join the firm, with ample potential for career progression and strong support for achieving child panel accreditation (if not already accredited).

Key Responsibilities:

As a Childcare Solicitor, you will handle public law children matters from pre-proceedings/PLO to care proceedings, including:

1. Non-accidental injuries
2. Rare medical conditions
3. Sexual abuse
4. Working with external experts

Benefits:

1. Flexible working/hybrid working
2. Annual bonuses
3. Support with becoming panel accredited
4. 25 days annual leave

Requirements:

1. 1+ year of PQE (solicitors of different PQE levels are welcome to apply)
2. Experience in Care Proceedings
3. Advocacy experience is highly encouraged

If you are a Childcare Solicitor in Surrey, apply today. For more information, please contact Zac Marshall at G2 Legal.