Director of Family Law

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and ambitious solicitor to lead our team of childcare experts. As Director of Family Law, you will play a pivotal role in providing expertise to parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners, and children directly or through their CAFCASS-appointed Children's Guardian.

This team handles various care work, including Care Orders, Interim Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Adoption Orders, and more.

You will join G2 Legal Limited, a successful national law firm with offices nationwide that prioritizes staff and clients. We are a progressive, forward-thinking employer offering flexibility and continued development throughout your career.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead and manage a team of child care solicitors, trainee solicitors, and caseworkers/paralegals
  • Oversee due diligence for legal aid applications and CCMS procedures
  • Assist with delivering appropriate training and development opportunities within the team
  • Develop the department, generate work, and build upon existing contacts
  • Manage and supervise colleagues to handle appropriate caseload types and complexities
  • Prepare and draft documents, including witness statements and processing evidence
  • Attend conferences and undertake own advocacy at court
  • Demonstrate excellent networking and communication skills to promote the firm and generate new business

The ideal candidate will have 7 years PQE of handling care work, be registered with the Law Society, and hold Children Panel Membership. Extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care-related matters and some expertise in adoption matters is essential.

We estimate the salary for this role to be around £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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