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We have an opportunity available for aFamily (Children Law) Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executiveto work with us.
About
We have an opportunity available for aFamily (Children Law) Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executiveto work with us.
Do you care about making a difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we may have the opportunity you have been looking for in our family team.
The current post holder has worked with us for 16 years and has been offered a career opportunity that she could not refuse.
This has created a position with us that we hope will attract someone who will enjoy working in our, stable, hard working and happy firm. An opportunity like this rarely arises with us.
If you come to work with us in this role you must have experience in both public and private law children work and you will work alongside our Department Head with the support of your own full-time experienced family legal secretary.
This is a full-time role, but could be negotiable for the right applicant.
We are not currently accepting divorce or financial arrangements matters and this role focuses on Public & Private Children Law.
We Need Someone Who Can
* Provide, clear, compassionate, and comprehensive legal advice across a varied caseload of public and private children matters,
* Guide and support our clients through PLO processes and social services meetings,
* Work directly with clients, supporting them during emotionally challenging circumstances,
* Handle advocacy at all levels in the Family Courts,
* Manage their work to comply with our Legal Aid Contract and Lexcel Quality Mark,
* Be a member of the Law Society Children Panel or intend to work towards membership with our support.
Your qualities
If you are a qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years post qualification experience in children law, both public and private, we would be interested to hear from you.
You must have;
* A thorough understanding of family care law and procedures,
* A genuine interest in helping vulnerable families and children,
* Confident in independent caseload management, providing legal advice and working alongside other professionals.
* A commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and high service standards,
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team,
* Have strong advocacy skills,
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and,
* Proficiency in using a case management system and legal IT platforms (we will provide training on our systems and methods of working),
* A desire to engage in ongoing learning, development, and supervision.
The ideal lawyer will be a member of the Law Society Children Panel or intend to work towards membership with our support.
We offer;
* A supportive friendly working environment
* A competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Opportunities for professional growth and progression
* The chance to join a firm with an excellent reputation and strong values
* Our family lawyers are members of Resolution
* Due to our commitment to our Legal Aid Contract, our staff mainly work from our office, but occasionally work at home to suit their workload and diary.
* We hold the Lexcel and CQS standards.
* Our firm is located centrally in South Shields, with Metro and Bus links nearby
* There is free parking on-site
An informalconfidentialvisit can be arranged if you are interested in the role and would like to know more before applying. This can be arranged after 5pm if necessary.
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* South Shields, England, United Kingdom
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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