Childcare Solictor

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE. The role requires managing a diverse caseload and supervising a team, while providing expert legal advice to clients in childcare cases. The firm offers a competitive salary, 26 days of annual leave, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Company pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in a fast-paced legal firm.
• Strong client focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage appropriate caseloads while supervising junior team members.
• Provide expert advice to parents and guardians.
• Take ownership of all aspects of childcare work.

Skills

Client communication

Legal aid/CCMS procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Supervisory skills

Experience in child protection law

Education

Childcare Solicitor role experience (3+ years PQE)

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. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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