William James Recruitment

Children & Family Public Law Solicitor / Legal Executive (3+ PQE)

Birmingham

Posted 7 days ago

Early applicant

Full-time

The Role

Children & Family Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham / Wolverhampton - Competitive Salary

Superb opportunity for a Children and Family Public Law Solicitor to join a forward-thinking law firm specialising in family law. The firm pride themselves on their expertise, empathy and constructive approach whilst delivering outstanding client care.

As a Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of complex care and child protection work, and an opportunity to excel in a supportive environment.

The Candidate Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, 3+ PQE At least three years’ experience working within a Care Department as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive carrying a full caseload of care proceedings Accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel Have established a relationship with CAFCASS and other stakeholders Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken Knowledge of the work of Children and Families Public Law Department and the relevant law Experience of public funding procedures would be advantageous Driving licence and use of own vehicle preferable but ability to travel between offices, courts and stakeholder office essential

The Benefits & How to Apply Competitive Salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase Pension Well-being programme Discounts on selected legal service Flexible and Hybrid Working

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant

Office Number: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721

Email: Lauren.Green@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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