At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients through care proceedings and manage your own caseload.
- Company: Leading law firm in Devon with a focus on family childcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, five weeks holiday, bonus schemes, and social events.
- Other info: Flexible and remote working options available in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ PQE in public law family matters and strong advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Child Care Solicitor / 2+ PQE / Devon / £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) / An exciting opportunity for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join a specialised firm in their growing family childcare department JOB TITLE: Child Care Solicitor PQE: 2+ LOCATION: Devon SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: A highly respected law firm is looking to welcome a specialist Child Care Solicitor to join their team in supporting clients through a broad range of care proceedings.
You will manage your own caseload of public law children matters, representing parents, grandparents and other family members throughout care proceedings.
Furthermore, you will be offering calm, expert advice to clients during distressing and uncertain times, representing family members throughout all stages of court proceedings, and supporting those applying for special guardianship orders within public law proceedings.
THE CANDIDATE: This firm is seeking applications from candidates with 2+ PQE in public law family matters, who demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sensitive area of work and exhibit a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.
Furthermore, because this role involves collaborating closely with vulnerable clients in emotionally charged situations, remaining calm, clear, and supportive is paramount to this role.
An understanding of legal aid processes, alongside membership at the Law Society Children's Panel are welcomed.
Candidates must be able to undertake their own advocacy, manage demanding caseloads, and develop their own network of internal and external contacts.
THE FIRM: Located in Devon, this leading firm of Solicitors strives to provide their clients with the absolute best experience and service on both a local and national scale.
With a genuine interest in producing outstanding qualities of work, this opportunity offers the successful candidate a chance to join a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative team in developing both the practice and their personal career.
THE PACKAGE: Working as an important and valued member of the firm, the successful candidate can expect a competitive salary, in addition to a wealth of benefits including five weeks holiday per year, healthy bonus schemes and various social events.
Committed to maintaining healthy and happy lives for employees, this firm is also open to discussing flexible and remote working arrangements.
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