Childcare Solicitor

An opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Childcare Solicitor to join our client's family team in Preston. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of childcare matters, provide expert legal advice, and contribute to the team's overall success.

Client Details

Our client is a well known full-service law firm with offices throughout Lancashire. They have a great reputation for their culture and are dedicated to delivering high-quality service to their diverse clientele. This company has a significant footprint within the legal sector, specialising in a broad range of disciplines including childcare law.

Description

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.

The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:

• 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.

Profile

A successful Childcare Solicitor should have a minimum of 2 PQE. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less PQE from applying.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 per annum.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• The chance to work in a vibrant location such as Preston.

We encourage all suitable candidates, excited by the prospect of contributing to a successful team in Preston, to apply for this unique opportunity.