Job Description
The Role
Children & Family Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham / Wolverhampton - 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
* Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, 3+ PQE
* At least three years’ experience working within a Care Department as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive carrying a full caseload of care proceedings
* Accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel
* Have established a relationship with CAFCASS and other stakeholders
* Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
* Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
* Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
* Knowledge of the work of Children and Families Public Law Department and the relevant law
* Experience of public funding procedures would be advantageous
* Driving licence and use of own vehicle preferable but ability to travel between offices, courts and stakeholder office essential
The Benefits & How to Apply
* Competitive Salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
* Pension
* Well-being programme
* Discounts on selected legal service
* Flexible and Hybrid Working
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant
Office Number: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721
Email: Lauren.Green@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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