Children Law Solicitor/Legal Executive

Ringrose Law; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm based in Peterborough is looking for a qualified candidate with experience in Children Law. This full-time role involves advising clients, conducting advocacy, and managing files. Candidates should have strong communication skills, excellent organisation, and IT proficiency. The firm prides itself on approachability and delivering high-quality legal services while investing in employee wellbeing and professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount

Paid counselling sessions

Flexible working options

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Children Law Department.
• Ability to manage files and diary effectively.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in Children Law.
• Conduct advocacy in and out of court.
• Manage files using Proclaim Case Management System.
• Assist other Children Department members where needed.
• Build and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Children Law experience

Outstanding communication skills

Advocacy skills

IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Organisational skills

Tools

Proclaim Case Management System

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

The successful candidate must have experience in Children Law and we are looking for NQ level to 3 years PQE. To be successful for this role, you will present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators, be well presented, confident and have first class communication skills. You will be hard working, highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines. The role is full time and is based in Peterborough.

Activities

• Advising and representing clients in areas of Children Law and domestic abuse, both private paying and legal aid.
• Conducting advocacy in and out of court.
• Managing files using the Proclaim Case Management System (training will be provided).
• Assisting other members of the Children Department when required.
• Networking and creating and maintaining professional relationships.

Experience Required

• Experience within a Children Law Department.
• IT skills, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Outstanding communication and advocacy skills.
• High standard of organisational skills required for file management and diary management.
• Ability to use initiative.
• A friendly, positive and proactive approach.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures.

Desirable Skills

• A knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System advantageous.
• Membership of Resolution with specialism in domestic abuse.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Staff discount.
• Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions.
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme.
• Benefit platform membership.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible working options.
• Volunteering days.

Company Overview

Ringrose Law are a regional firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire. We have been providing a service to clients for over 100 years. We are constantly investing in our people and infrastructure to ensure we are a leading law firm in today’s market. Our position as a pre‑eminent private client firm has been strengthened in the last few years and we pride ourselves in our approachability, pragmatism and being able to provide advice and support across all aspects of a matter. We always put our staff and our clients first, and because of our investment in the professions leading systems and software we know we can provide a first‑class service.