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Childcare Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A dynamic legal practice in Yorkshire is seeking a talented Child Care Solicitor to join their team.
  • The role involves representing adoption carers in care proceedings and providing advice on Special Guardianship applications.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience (1PQE), although all applications will be considered.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including 25 days of annual leave and discretionary bonuses.
  • This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious solicitor looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Child Care Solicitor – Exciting Opportunity in Yorkshire 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Child Care Solicitor to join a growing and dynamic legal practice in a role that offers flexibility, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

The prime role of the Solicitor will be to represent adoption carers, such as grandparents, aunts and uncles in care proceedings. You will provide advice on Special Guardianship applications and support plans, as well as allowances.

This L500 law firm is seeking a Child Care Solicitor to undertake fee-earning work, offering hybrid working opportunities and the chance to be part of a close-knit, expanding team.

Ideally a minimum of 1PQE is required but all applications will be considered. 

Person specification – key skills/qualifications required: 

  • Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and excellent client care skills
  • Proficient in charging for services or knowledge of the eligibility criteria for legal aid
  • Good written and verbal communication to deal with a broad range of clients and the willingness to provide the highest standard of client care
  • Outstanding interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the firm
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
  • Self-starter, motivator, meticulous and capable of being innovative
  • Advocacy skills

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working options
  • 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increasing with service
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • Two half-days off annually for Life Admin Days
  • Health scheme
  • Two discretionary bonuses per year
  • Company pension scheme
  • Regular team events and Christmas gatherings

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Child Care Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing firm. If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton @ G2 Legal Recruitment.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.