Childcare Solictor

Executive Network Legal Limited; East Midlands, Calthorpe Fields; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to manage caseloads and supervise junior team members. The role involves providing expert advice to clients and handling a variety of childcare legal matters. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years PQE and excellent client liaison skills, with a competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Company pension

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE as a Childcare Solicitor in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision.
• High standard of communication with clients, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage appropriate caseloads and supervise junior team members.
• Provide expert advice to parents, guardians, and appointed children’s guardians.
• Handle legal aid/CCMS procedures and emergency protection orders.

Skills

Liaising with clients

Managing caseloads

Providing expert advice

Training and development delivery

Job description

Overview

Childcare Solicitor, 3+ years’ PQE, Leicestershire, Competitive salary. An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm. In this position you will take the lead in managing appropriate caseloads whilst managing and supervising junior members of the team including solicitors, paralegals/caseworkers and trainee solicitors.

The role

Our client is looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor who will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice to parents, guardians or CAFCASS appointed children’s guardians. You will take ownership of all aspects of childcare work, including providing expertise and guidance to team members and external clients. Duties in this role could include legal aid/CCMS procedures, emergency protection orders, police protection orders, child protection case reviews, amongst others.

The candidate

• The candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE working in a fast-paced legal firm within a Childcare Solicitor role.
• You will have the ability to work under pressure with limited supervision.
• You will have a high standard in liaising with clients, both written and verbally.
• With a strong client focus, the candidate will also be assisting with the delivery of training and development opportunities for the internal teams to ensure best practice.

The firm

With multiple offices across the UK, this award-winning and reputable firm strives to ensure their services are accessible to all. Thriving on building long-lasting relationships with their clients, this firm is continuously looking to improve in any area within their business.

The package

• Alongside a competitive salary, this firm offers an excellent range of additional benefits, including 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working arrangements (three days in the office and two days working from home), a company pension, and various opportunities for progression.