Job Description

Family Solicitor (Child Care)

NQ +

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Competitive salary dependent on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earner to join a reputable legal practice with a great presence in Shropshire and across the nation. They are a full-service firm with a number of accreditations to their name.

They are seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Fee Earner with a good understanding of public child care law to join their expanding Family team in Shrewsbury.

You will advise on a variety of matters to include, but not limited to:

• Child Protection Conferences
• Emergency Protection Orders
• Care Orders
• Supervision Orders
• Contact with children in care
• Discharge of Care Orders
• Placement Orders
• Adoption

Duties will include:

• Managing own caseload
• Undertaking your own advocacy
• Advising on a variety of family matters
• Develop existing caseload in children and care matters
• Drafting legal documentation
• Drafting various Court Applications
• Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities

The successful candidate will:

• Have good academics
• Have experience dealing with public childcare law, public funding system and LAA procedures
• Offer sound legal advice to a diverse client base
• Have established a relationship with CAFCASS and other childcare agencies
• Be an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel (desirable, not essential)
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements
• Be self-motivated with a drive to develop the team
• Be able to undertake your own advocacy
• Work in a collaborative manner within the team and wider firm
• Have a positive approach and strong work ethic