Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Childcare Solicitor -South Wales Valleys
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Childcare Solicitor
South Wales Valleys | Blackwood, Aberdare & Merthyr Tydfil
Childcare Solicitor | NQ-Experienced | Multiple South Wales Locations
Are you a Childcare Solicitor looking for your next move with a well-established South Wales practice?
I'm working with a respected law firm with a strong presence across the South Wales Valleys, who are looking to strengthen their Family & Childcare team.
With offices across Blackwood, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil, this is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to build their career within a supportive team while working on a varied and meaningful childcare caseload.
The opportunity
You'll handle a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, representing parents, children and other parties involved in care proceedings.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Manage your own caseload of care and childcare proceedings
- Represent parents and other clients in public law proceedings
- Attend Family Court hearings
- Advise clients throughout the lifecycle of proceedings
- Prepare statements, applications and other court documentation
- Work alongside experienced solicitors and support staff
- Develop your advocacy and case management skills
- Build strong relationships with clients and other professionals involved in proceedings
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What we're looking for
We're keen to hear from qualified solicitors at different stages of their career, including NQ solicitors through to experienced Childcare Solicitors.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience in public law childcare / care proceedings
- A strong understanding of the Children Act and relevant family law procedure
- Excellent client-care and communication skills
- The ability to manage a caseload effectively
- Confidence dealing with the Family Court and other professionals
- A genuine interest in developing your career within childcare law
Children Panel accreditation would be advantageous but isn't essential, depending on experience.
Why consider it?
This is an opportunity to join a firm where you'll have the chance to work on interesting and genuinely important cases, while being part of an established team rather than being thrown into a role with little support.
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You'll benefit from:
- An established South Wales practice
- A supportive Family & Childcare team
- A varied public law caseload
- Genuine opportunities for career development
- Multiple office locations across the South Wales Valleys
- Competitive salary and benefits
- The opportunity to develop your long-term career within a specialist area of family law
The locations
Blackwood | Aberdare | Merthyr Tydfil
The offices provide an opportunity to work within the South Wales Valleys, with good access to Cardiff and the wider South Wales area.
Interested?
If you're a Childcare Solicitor considering your next move, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity and give you more information about the team and firm.
Apply now or contact Daniel Mason directly for a confidential discussion.
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