Senior Child Care Solicitor

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Full time

About Us

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a leading law firm in the UK, recognized for its expertise in child care law. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients, and we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Child Care Solicitor to join our team.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Senior Child Care Solicitor to join our Child Care Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, assisting with the delivery of training and development in the department, and undertaking a range of public and private children cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • Assist with the delivery of training and development in the department
  • Undertake a range of public and private children cases, including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship, and adoption matters
  • Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable
  • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
  • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
  • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases
  • Extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work-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 skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent progression opportunities
  • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
  • The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with a strong background in child care law
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

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