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- Managing your own caseload of child care matters, including public law children proceedings, child protection issues, adoption, special guardianship, and child abduction cases.
- Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees, and caseworkers, ensuring caseloads are appropriately managed and deadlines met.
- Providing technical guidance and support to team members on complex matters.
- Contributing to the delivery of training and continued professional development within the department.
- Engaging in business development activities and promoting the firm’s family services through marketing and networking initiatives.
- Qualified Solicitor with between NQ and 3 years’ PQE in Child Care Law.
- Solid experience handling both public and private children law matters.
- Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable, as is a strong understanding of performance management and key performance indicators.
- Confident advocate with experience representing clients in court (preferred but not essential).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional approach to working with vulnerable clients.
- Strong organisational and document management abilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Commercially aware and proactive in seeking out new business opportunities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with legal case management systems.
- A valid, clean practising certificate is essential.
