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.
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