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Childcare Solicitor

2 months ago

England Lancashire Lancashire, North West England, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice Full time

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.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.