At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in Child Care Law, managing cases and providing expert guidance.
- Company: Duncan Lewis, a diverse and inclusive law firm committed to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth and networking opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE, strong management skills, and a passion for client care.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our Child Care Law department specializes in representing children, parents, and family members. It assists guardians in representing a child and represents parents, providing expert advice on adoption, child care arrangements, same‑sex couples, divorce, separation, and surrogacy.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
- Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met.
- Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members.
- Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to handle appropriate caseload types and complexities.
- Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department.
- Deal with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters, as well as undertaking own advocacy.
- Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and interest in Business Development and Marketing to supplement work volumes.
Key Skills Required
- 3+ years PQE.
- Registered with the Law Society; Children Panel Membership desirable.
- Valid practising certificate at time of application.
- Strong management skills.
- Committed team player who fosters a positive culture and encourages cross referrals.
- Previous proven supervisory experience and ability to meet KPIs.
- Professional, proactive client care with ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve practicalities involved in Child Care issues.
- Excellent networking and communication skills to market the company and generate new business.
- Knowledge of publicly funded Child Care work and ability to service privately funded cases.
- Extensive experience with all Child Care related work and some expertise on adoption matters.
- Experience in own advocacy is an advantage.
- Excellent IT skills – familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management.
Equal Opportunities
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflected at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
