Childcare Solicitor

Leicestershire – £35,000 - £45,000

Childcare Solicitor , Leicester
 
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Childcare Solicitor looking to develop their career and work towards Children Panel membership.
 
They role are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Childcare Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm in Leicester.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an advocate who is passionate about children law and wants to build a long-term career within a supportive, high-quality legal environment.
 
You will manage a varied caseload of public and private children law matters, including care and supervision proceedings, Emergency Protection Orders, Interim Care Orders, Special Guardianship Orders and adoption. You will also have the opportunity to undertake private law work, including Rule 16.4 appointments representing children.
 
The firm is committed to providing an environment in which talented lawyers can develop their expertise, advocacy and professional experience, with your career progression firmly at the heart of our approach.
 
You will be encouraged to develop your advocacy skills and take increasing responsibility for your own cases, while benefiting from the support and experience of a collaborative and experienced team. They are looking for someone who can work confidently and independently, while also contributing positively to the wider team.
 
You will have:
  • A strong knowledge of children and family law.
  • Experience of handling a children law caseload.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • A professional, empathetic and compassionate approach to working with children and families.
  • The ability to manage your own caseload effectively and work well as part of a team.
  • A genuine commitment to achieving high standards and delivering an excellent service to clients.
  • A clear interest in developing your advocacy career and, ideally, Children Panel membership.
A firm that invests in your future.
 
This is more than simply a busy childcare caseload. We want to attract someone who is ambitious about their future and give them the environment, support and opportunities to develop their career.
 
Whether you are already a Children Panel member or are working towards that goal, this role offers the opportunity to strengthen your experience, develop your advocacy and become an increasingly accomplished children law practitioner.
 
You will join a supportive and professionally rewarding working environment where your development matters. They recognise that the best solicitors are those who are given the opportunity to grow, take responsibility and build on their strengths.
 
The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for career development, with salary negotiable depending on experience and expertise.
 
If you are a dedicated Childcare Solicitor who wants to build a successful career in children law — and would value a firm that is genuinely invested in helping you achieve your professional ambitions — we would be delighted to hear from you.
 
Approach us in confidence today for more on this opportunity.

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Dante Friend

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

dante@douglas-scott.co.uk

Dante Friend is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 4 years at the company. Having joined in 2011, he now oversees Hampshire, Dorset, and the southwest. Dante provides a highly professional service, recruiting for all levels of firms, from city and large regional to Legal 500 and high street. If Dante weren’t in recruitment, he would be pursuing a career in journalism. One of his goals this year is to buy a Porsche.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Children Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Reference: 881973