The Role

Children & Family Public Law Solicitor - Coventry - 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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