Childcare Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Hertfordshire seeks a Childcare Solicitor to join its expanding team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving care proceedings and advocacy, contributing to the firm's commitment to specialized family legal services. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid work options, robust support systems, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Bonus Scheme

Parking facilities

Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay

Health and wellness plan

Enhanced contributory pension

Professional fees and subscriptions covered

Qualifications

• Experienced Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of two years PQE.
• Proven track record in childcare law.
• Ability to undertake own advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage Care proceedings and related applications.
• Run and manage own varied caseload effectively.
• Participate in advocacy and client interactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

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Childcare Solicitor, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Childcare Solicitor – Hertfordshire – Salary up to £62,000 REF 594123TB

The Role

Superb opportunity to join a modern and forward-thinking law firm that offers specialist legal advice across family matters, wealth or asset preservation and inheritance planning.

Due to continuing success of opening new offices in Hertfordshire, they are looking to add a Care Solicitor.

The caseload will include Care proceedings, Deprivation of Liberty applications, Secure Order applications, Special Guardianship Orders, and Adoption.

Law Society Children Law Accreditation is an advantage, but not essential, as consideration will be given to those who have aspirations to obtain Accreditation within the next 12 months.

The candidate should have a proven track record in this area of law and experience of working within a care team.

The Candidate

• Experienced Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of two years PQE
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Experience of running their own caseload
• Undertake own advocacy
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts

The Benefits & How to Apply

• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays and paid Christmas closing
• Hybrid working across their offices and at home
• Bonus Scheme
• Parking
• Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
• Modern case management system and IT systems
• Health and wellness plan with Simply Health including 24/7 GP support
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Professional fees and subscriptions

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Tom Brown Retained Consultant – INDTB

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.