Senior Child Care Solicitor

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Solicitors Full time
Job Description:

About Us:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a leading law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Our Child Care Department:

Our Child Care Department is a highly specialized team of lawyers who are dedicated to providing expert advice and representation to children, parents, and family members in all aspects of child care law. We have a strong track record of success and are recognized by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm in this area.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Report directly to the Department Director
  • Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work, including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
  • Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
  • Deal with a range of public and private children cases, including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship, and adoption matters
  • Undertake your own advocacy and have a professional, proactive approach, strong client care skills, and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company

Key Skills:

  • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
  • Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable
  • Strong management skills
  • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster a culture of positive change, and encourage cross referrals
  • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
  • Professional with a proactive approach, excellent client care skills, and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues
  • 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
  • Have 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
  • A fantastic supportive team
  • Excellent progression opportunities
  • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition

Accreditation Support:

We will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family, or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. We will cover the cost of:

  • Attending the mandatory training course
  • Application fees
  • Annual membership fee
  • Children Law Reaccreditation every 3 years
  • Family Law Reaccreditation every 5 years

Accreditation Salary:

We are looking to offer all new Children, Family, Family Advanced, and Resolution Panel members a base salary of:

  • £48,000 in London and within the M25
  • £46,000 outside London

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