Childcare Law Specialist

2 days ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Childcare Solicitor to join our team in Hertfordshire. As a key member of our care team, you will handle complex cases involving care proceedings, deprivation of liberty applications, and more. Our law firm offers specialist legal advice across family matters, wealth preservation, and inheritance planning.

About Us

Our law firm is a leading provider of legal services in the UK and internationally. We work with top-tier clients, including Legal 500 firms, and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and providing a supportive environment for our lawyers to grow and develop their skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle complex care proceedings, including Secure Order applications, Special Guardianship Orders, and Adoption
  • Provide expert legal advice to clients on family matters, wealth preservation, and inheritance planning
  • Work closely with our care team to achieve successful case outcomes
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A minimum of two years PQE in childcare law
  • Proven experience working within a care team
  • Excellent organisation, time-management, and communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays and paid Christmas closing
  • Hybrid working arrangement across our offices and at home
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Parking
  • Enhanced adoption, maternity, and paternity pay
  • Focused support teams
  • Modern case management system and IT systems
  • Health and wellness plan with Simply Health including 24/7 GP support
  • Enhanced contributory pension
  • MBL training portal
  • Professional fees and subscriptions
  • Professional development opportunities


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