Childcare Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Child Care Solicitor to join a leading firm in Manchester, offering hybrid working.You will be an important part of the team, providing expertise to parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners and children – directly or through its CAFCASS-appointed Children’s Guardian.About the firm:The firm is a successful national law firm with offices nationwide. It is a strong people-focused business where staff and clients come first. The firm is a progressive, forward-thinking employer, offering flexibility and opportunities to progress your career to the next level.In this role, you will lead the department, building and developing the department and workload, with full support of management to progress and drive the department forward.Benefits with this role will include:Annual Leave: 26 days plus Bank HolidaysBirthday Off: After one year of serviceCompany Pension: IncludedMedicash Health Plan: ProvidedFlexible Working: Options availableSocial Events: Organised by the companyInternal Progression: EncouragedBonus Opportunity: AvailableHybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeAbout the role:Technical Expertise and Guidance: Providing support to team members and external clientsManagement and Supervision: Overseeing solicitors, trainee solicitors and caseworkers/paralegalsTraining and Development: Assisting with training opportunities within the teamVaried Duties: Handling various legal procedures and orders related to child care, such as Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Adoption Orders and moreRepresentation: Representing parents, grandparents, other family members and children directly or through CAFCASS-appointed Children’s GuardiansDepartment Development: Generating work and building contacts to develop the departmentFlexible Working Environment: Offering the freedom to work from the office, home, or any productive space of your choosingAdvocacy: Undertaking your own advocacy at courtAbout you:Experience: Ideally in a multi-site, fast-paced legal business, handling a variety of child care casesPQE: Between 1 to 10 years, with no upper limit on experienceBest Practice Knowledge: Familiarity with child care best practicesGuardian Following & Networks: Advantageous but not essentialBusiness Development: Strong capabilities requiredAdvocacy Experience: Advantageous but not essentialPersonal Attributes: Positive, friendly, flexible, capable and able to build relationships quicklyEthical & Sensitive: Ability to support vulnerable individuals through child care processesCommunication Skills: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skillsTechnical Skills: Proficient in time management, organisation, and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, document management systems)Case Management: Familiarity with legal case management systemsLegislation Knowledge: Up to date with relevant legislation, policy changes and law updatesTeam Support: Experience in supporting junior colleaguesTarget-Oriented: Works to ambitious targets and complies with deadlinesIf this role sounds like the challenge that you have been waiting for, please apply directly today!#INDCATN