Job Description
The Role
Children & Family Public Law Solicitor - Coventry - Competitive Salary
Superb opportunity for a Children and Family Public Law Solicitor to join a forward-thinking law firm specialising in family law. The firm pride themselves on their expertise, empathy and constructive approach whilst delivering outstanding client care.
As a Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of complex care and child protection work, and an opportunity to excel in a supportive environment.
The Candidate
1. Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, 3+ PQE
2. At least three years’ experience working within a Care Department as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive carrying a full caseload of care proceedings
3. Accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel
4. Have established a relationship with CAFCASS and other stakeholders
5. Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
6. Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
7. Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
8. Knowledge of the work of Children and Families Public Law Department a...