Child Care Solicitor
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Job Description
Child Care Solicitor
Location: London
Salary: Panel Work Progression & Flexibility
Make a Meaningful Impact in Child Care Law with a Leading Specialist Team
Are you an accredited Child Panel Solicitor ready to take on a varied high-impact caseload in a supportive progressive environment
Our client a respected London law firm offers opportunities to work on complex child care proceedings develop your expertise and advance your career with genuine flexibility and robust benefits.
The Opportunity
You will provide technical expertise and guidance on all aspects of child care law managing your own diverse caseload and supporting vulnerable clients through challenging matters. Youll also have the chance to supervise junior colleagues and contribute to the growth of the department.
Key Responsibilities
Advise and represent parents family members and children (directly or via CAFCASS)
Oversee Legal Aid and CCMS procedures and court preparation (bundles instructing counsel)
Manage and supervise solicitors trainees and paralegals
Deliver guidance training and support to the wider team
Handle a broad range of care cases: Care/Interim Orders Supervision Orders Emergency Protection Orders Special Guardianship Adoption Pre-Proceedings Child Arrangement Orders Domestic abuse/violence and more
Undertake own advocacy at court and attend conferences
Drive business development and build on existing contacts/networks
Draft and prepare legal documents witness statements and evidence
About You
Accredited Child Panel Solicitor with 5 years PQE (applications welcomed from all experienced candidates)
Experienced in managing complex child care cases and supervising junior colleagues
Strong knowledge of Legal Aid/CCMS care proceedings and best practice in child care law
Excellent client care advocacy and communication skills
Proven business development and networking abilities
Familiar with legal case management systems and document management
Clean valid Practising Certificate and Law Society Children Panel Accreditation
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive salary: (DOE)
26 days annual leave Bank Holidays birthday off after 1 year
Company pension & Medicash Health Plan
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Bonus opportunities & social events
Encouragement of internal progression and support for professional development
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in London (flexible/hybrid working available)
35 hours per week
Modern office and collaborative team culture
Ready to Make a Real Difference
If youre ready to take on challenging child care cases and progress your legal career wed love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or further information contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
