Solicitor - Child Abuse
Leeds – £45,000 - £60,000
Solicitor - Child Abuse CompensationLocation: Flexible (Northwest and Yorkshire) / Remote Working (UK)
Salary: Upto £60,000
We are seeking a dedicated Solicitor to join a nationally recognised Child Abuse Compensation team. This is a fee-earning role managing cases from start to finish, covering child sexual exploitation (CSE), grooming gangs, and other child abuse matters. Applicants at all PQE levels are welcome.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of child abuse cases, including CSE, grooming gangs, and related matters
- Conduct case reviews, analyse documentation, and provide legal advice
- Attend client meetings and provide support throughout the legal process
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with professional standards
- Collaborate with other professionals, experts, and external agencies to build cases
- Adhere to confidentiality and professional conduct requirements
- Comply with training and other firm-directed duties
- Excellent communication skills, with empathy and professionalism
- Strong knowledge of child abuse law, particularly CSE, grooming gangs, and civil claims
- Proven experience managing child abuse cases, including case preparation and client interaction
- Excellent analytical ability with attention to detail
- Client-focused, able to maintain strong relationships and provide exceptional client care
Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Children Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Leeds
- Reference: 1297035
