Job Title: Child Care Solicitor
Salary: Up to £50,000
Location: Kent
Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client, a highly reputable law firm with multiple offices across Kent. We are seeking an experienced Solicitor with Child Panel Accreditation to join a growing Child Care team. You will join a friendly, motivated and collaborative team while being supported by an assistant on all matters of complexity.
Duties include:
- Managing a caseload of primarily parents and other family members in public children cases
- Representing clients at meetings with social services
- Representing clients at family courts
- Conducting public law litigation
- Undertaking your own advocacy
The successful candidate will have/be:
- 2+ years PQE
- Children Panel Accreditation is desirable but not essential
- Ability to demonstrate high quality client care skills
- Knowledge of legal aid and LAA applications is desirable
- Commercially astute and technically strong
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Package:
- Up to £50,000
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday per annum
- Birthday off
- Private health care
- Hybrid working arrangements
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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