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JOB TITLE: Child Care Solicitor
PQE: 2+
LOCATION: Devon
SALARY: GBP 45,000 : GBP 55,000 (DOE)
The Role
A highly respected law firm is looking to welcome a specialist Child Care Solicitor to join their team in supporting clients through a broad range of care proceedings. You will manage your own caseload of public law children matters, representing parents, grandparents and other family members throughout care proceedings. Furthermore, you will be offering calm, expert advice to clients during distressing and uncertain times, representing family members throughout all stages of court proceedings, and supporting those applying for special guardianship orders within public law proceedings.
The Candidate
This firm is seeking applications from candidates with 2+ PQE in public law family matters, who demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sensitive area of work and exhibit a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives. Furthermore, because this role involves collaborating closely with vulnerable clients in emotionally charged situations, remaining calm, clear, and supportive is paramount to this role. An understanding of legal aid processes, alongside membership at the Law Society Children's Panel are welcomed. Candidates must be able to undertake their own advocacy, manage demanding caseloads, and develop their own network of internal and external contacts.
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The Firm
Located in Devon, this leading firm of Solicitors strives to provide their clients with the absolute best experience and service on both a local and national scale. With a genuine interest in producing outstanding qualities of work, this opportunity offers the successful candidate a chance to join a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative team in developing both the practice and their personal career.
The Package
Working as an important and valued member of the firm, the successful candidate can expect a competitive salary, in addition to a wealth of benefits including five weeks holiday per year, healthy bonus schemes and various social events. Committed to maintaining healthy and happy lives for employees, this firm is also open to discussing flexible and remote working arrangements.
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eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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