Childcare Solicitor

Childcare Solicitor, 7+ Years PQE, Warwickshire, £65,000+ (DOE) – This is an exciting opportunity to work in a sensitive but rewarding area of law, making a real difference to families and children at some of the most challenging times in their lives. JOB REF:4069

THE ROLE:

• This role offers the opportunity to develop further expertise within a supportive team, with scope to contribute to business development and the continued growth of their Family department.


• You will be responsible for guiding clients throughout care proceedings, from early involvement through to final hearings


• You will also advise on Special Guardianship applications and related orders within public law proceedings


• Undertaking your own advocacy and representing clients at court


• Providing clear, empathetic advice to vulnerable clients in complex and often emotionally charged situations

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Childcare Solicitors with a minimum of 2 Years PQE looking for that next step in their career.


• Experienced in public law children matters, with confidence in managing your own caseload


• Skilled in advocacy and able to represent clients at hearings


• A strong communicator, able to explain complex legal issues in plain, reassuring language


• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, sensitive area of law


• Empathetic, calm under pressure, and committed to supporting vulnerable clients

ON OFFER:

• Highly competitive salary


• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay


• Healthy bonus scheme


• Flexible/remote working options

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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