Childcare Solicitor

Job Title: Childcare Solicitor

Location: Lancashire

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us: We are working with a leading law firm in Lancashire who are looking to expand into their public family team. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients and are looking for a dedicated Childcare Solicitor to join our dynamic team.

This is a great opportunity for a Childcare Solicitor to bring their current skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.

Job Description: You will handle a diverse caseload of childcare matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and representation to clients in all aspects of childcare law, including:

• • Own caseload dealing with a mix of Public Law Family matters, PLO, care proceedings etc;
  • Provision of written and verbal legal advice;
  • Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files;
  • Advocacy at Court;
  • Supporting other Family advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
  • Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Paralegals - to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
  • Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines;
  • Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
  • Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing;
  • Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects and events;
  • Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;
  • Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm's profile, to drive business growth;
  • Contributing to business development including training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions, etc

Requirements:

• 2+ years PQE Solicitor
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work under pressure
• Commitment to providing a high standard of client care
• Previous experience within a childcare family department is essential
• Be an accredited Children Panel Member is desirable
• Have proven competence in their IT skills (outlook, word, case management and other systems experience)
• Have the ability to work as part of a team
• Good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct
• Proven experience in handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
• Good writing and drafting skills, with excellent communication and technical ability

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company Pension
• Service Awards
• Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
• Other Employee Discounts

If you would like to hear more about the role, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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