Children Law Solicitor / Legal Executive

Reflect Recruitment Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary (DOE)

Attractive bonus scheme

Minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus

bank holidays

Flexible working options

Staff discount scheme

Annual Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Wellbeing programme, including access 

to funded counselling sessions

Benefit platform membership

Life Assurance

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Reflect Recruitment Group are seeking a Children Law Solicitor or Legal Executive in Peterborough to advise and represent clients in Private Children Law and domestic abuse matters. You will conduct advocacy in and out of court and manage a caseload using Proclaim with training provided where needed.

The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary and bonus potential, along with strong support within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Children Law.
• Proven experience within a Children Law Department.
• Resolution Accredited and/or a Children Panel Member.
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and client care skills.
• Highly organised with strong file and diary management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Able to work independently using your own initiative.
• Friendly, positive and proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using the Proclaim Case Management System would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advising and representing clients in Private Children Law and domestic abuse matters.
• Conducting advocacy both in and out of court.
• Managing your caseload using the Proclaim Case Management System (full training provided if required).
• Supporting colleagues within the Children Department as needed.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships through networking and business development.

Skills

Advocacy

Client care

Organised

Independent working

Microsoft Word

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive (Children Law)

Tools

Proclaim Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Children Law Solicitor / Legal Executive

Peterborough

Salary DOE

Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)

Are you an experienced Children Law Solicitor or Legal Executive? Do you wish to join a supportive, progressive, and highly regarded legal team? We are searching for a passionate and driven legal professional with expertise in Private Children Law to play a key role in an established Children Department. If you're committed to delivering exceptional client care, confident in advocacy, and thrive in a collaborative environment, please read on.

The Role

• Advising and representing clients in Private Children Law and domestic abuse matters.
• Conducting advocacy both in and out of court.
• Managing your caseload using the Proclaim Case Management System (full training provided if required).
• Supporting colleagues within the Children Department as needed.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships through networking and business development.

The Ideal Candidate

Will be professional, compassionate, and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Children Law.
• Proven experience within a Children Law Department.
• Resolution Accredited and/or a Children Panel Member.
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and client care skills.
• Highly organised with strong file and diary management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Able to work independently using your own initiative.
• Friendly, positive and proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using the Proclaim Case Management System would be an advantage.

In return for joining a firm that genuinely values its people and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Highly competitive salary (DOE).
• Attractive bonus scheme.
• Minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options.
• Staff discount scheme.
• Annual Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
• Wellbeing programme, including access to funded counselling sessions.
• Benefit platform membership.
• Life Assurance.
• Paid volunteering days.

Reflect Recruitment Group are operating as an Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.