Family Care Solicitor - Ashton

ROLE: Family Care Solicitor SALARY: DOELOCATION: Ashton Under LyneAn opportunity to work in a closely knit team with others who possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience to deal with cases from start to finish.Key Responsibilities:Lead in due diligence for legal aid applications and CCMS proceduresPrepare court materials, including court bundles and counsel instructionsEnsure excellence in Child Care team service deliveryUphold manager and client satisfactionManage a diverse caseload with minimal supervisionMaintain high-quality drafting and completion of legal workAchieve time recording and costs/fees targetsRole Description:Supervising colleagues such as solicitors, trainees, and caseworkers/paralegalsFacilitating team training and developmentHandling a variety of Child Care cases, including Legal Aid, Care Orders, Emergency Protection Orders Special Guardianship Orders,and moreRepresenting clients in court and conferencesQualifications and Skills:Child Care Solicitor with 1 to 10 years PQEKnowledge of Child Care best practicesStrong business development acumenEffective communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in legal case management systems and MS Office SuitePossesses excellent time management and organisational abilitiesMaintains awareness of evolving legislation and policy changesDemonstrates resilience and efficiency under pressureEncourages collaboration and cross-referralsCommitted to delivering top-notch legal servicesEmpathetic and adept at handling emotionally charged casesResponsibilities* Case management* Divorce* Private children's matters* Domestic violence* Pre- and post-nuptial agreements* Business development activities* Marketing activitiesCandidate* Qualified solicitor with a minimum of two years PQE* Experience working in privately funded family matters* Proven experience managing own busy caseload* Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing* Able to work to tight deadlines* A team player with a flair for business development FirmContractual benefits include:23 days annual holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays Holiday loyalty scheme Ability to purchase holidays annually Death in service Contributory pension scheme Enhanced sick pay Paid car parking where a car is required for the performance of duties Provision of laptop and mobile phone, where required Payment of professional memberships and subscription fees PayCare scheme which gives employees the opportunity to claim 100% cashback on everyday healthcare/dental/optical treatments, up to an annual limit. It also provides access to wellbeing services including: 24-hour access to a GP, discounts on purchases, access to a confidential support and counselling service, an online health assessment.Non contractual benefits include:Long service bonus/giftAnnual salary reviewAnnual discretionary firm bonus scheme Reward if monthly target reached Birthday treat/gift (changes each year) Christmas gift/bonus Easter Eggs Associates Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Car parking permit (where applicable) Laptop (where applicable) Mobile phone (where applicable) Paid Compassionate leave policy Flexible working Remote working Generous lunch break (1 hour 15 minutes) Annual bonding/team building weekend Annual Senior Staff dinner Staff Committee Monthly social charity funding raising events Suggestion box Dress down' days Career Progression structure Payment for further and higher education (where appropriate) Discounted fees for conveyancing services for the purchase and sale of employee's own home