Job Description
Childcare Solicitor - Are you looking to join a successful law firm who can offer long term career prospects?
Joining a specialist team close to Staines-upon-Thames, the successful lawyer will utilise their skills and expertise in childcare to manage a varied caseload for a designated portfolio of clients. Additionally, the successful Solicitor or Legal Executive will play a key role in the continued growth of the team and build and maintain client relationships.
The Firm
Our client is a full-service firm with a strong presence in the South East. They cater for both individuals and businesses, building and maintaining excellent client relationships. Staffed by a dedicated team, they pride themselves on providing tailored services to suit their individual clients’ needs in a professional and friendly manner. Accredited by Lexcel and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, the firm has received recognition for their expertise and practice management. They are now seeking a Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.
Childcare Solicitor duties to include:
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* Advising parents and children
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* Childcare proceedings
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* Special guardianship orders
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* Adoption
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* Child protection cases
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* Attending pre-proceeding meetings
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* Representation at contested final hearings
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* Building client relationships
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* Participating in business development activities
Qualifications and Experience for this Childcare Solicitor role:
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* Qualified solicitors and legal executives with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE
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* Technically proficient in childcare matters
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* Membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel is a pre-requisite
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* Possesses outstanding communication and client care skills
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* IT literate with expertise in Microsoft Office
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* Knowledge of Proclaim is desirable
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* Highly organised, able to meet tight deadlines
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* Has an aptitude for business development
Benefits for this Childcare Solicitor role:
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* Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
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* 1-2 days from home
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* Generous holiday allowance of 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
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* Christmas closure and birthday day off
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* Pension scheme
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* Social events
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* Opportunities for career development
If you're a Childcare Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37293.