Job Description:
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):
Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages.
We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV.
Child Care Department:
Our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents.
Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
* Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
* Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
* Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers
* Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
* Handle a variety of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters
* Maintain a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and interest in Business Development and Marketing
Key Skills Required:
* 3 Years+ PQE
* Registered with the Law Society; Children Panel Membership is desirable
* Clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
* Committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to clients
* Strong management skills
* Previous proven supervisory experience
* Excellent networking and communication skills
* Working knowledge of publicly funded Child Care work
* Extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work
* Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* A fantastic supportive team
* Excellent progression opportunities
* Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
Equal Opportunities:
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
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