Childcare Solicitor

Looking for a change in your career this year and a chance to make a difference? A leading regional law firm is seeking to appoint a Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE into their childcare team. On offer for the successful candidate is a strong starting salary circa £55,000 DOE along with a comprehensive benefits package.

THE ROLE:
As the appointed Childcare Solicitor, you will be responsible for your own caseload of childcare matters including acting on behalf of Guardians and the Local Authorities. The successful Childcare Solicitor will be dealing with Care Proceedings along with the occasional parent instruction. A motivating environment where continuous development of skills and performance are encouraged by this Legal 500 and Chambers recommended practice. You will also be required to deal with case preparation and undertake your own advocacy before County and Family Proceedings Court. The Family team at this leading law firm genuinely operate and support flexible working patterns and are also enthusiastic about supporting your own individual career ambitions.

THE CANDIDATE:
The successful Childcare Solicitor will have a minimum of 4 years PQE and will join a team of knowledgeable individuals who have a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of childcare law. Due to continued increase of new instructions, the firm is looking for Childcare Solicitors who have proven technical expertise in dealing with care proceedings, preparing cases, and undertaking your own advocacy. You will have gained relevant experience within a local authority or a law firm and have a real desire to develop a successful career within this area of law. Excellent teamwork skills as well as the ability to provide a high standard of client care is essential for this role.

THE FIRM:
Our client is recognised as a well-established and widely respected firm who is now seeking a forward-thinking Childcare Solicitor. The successful Childcare Solicitor will be part of a team who is highly ambitious and always aiming to reach new heights. This is an excellent stepping stone for a Childcare Solicitor who is now looking to make their mark and progress their career further. The firm has a clear growth strategy and is a real forward-thinking firm which is going places.

PACKAGE:
Starting salary circa £50,000 (DOE), bonus scheme, and enhanced benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.