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Child Care Solicitor

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5FD

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a Child Care Solicitor with a salary of up to £50,000 located in Kent.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Responsibilities include managing a caseload related to public children cases and representing clients at various legal meetings and courts.
  • Children Panel Accreditation is desirable but not essential, and candidates should possess strong client care skills and knowledge of legal aid applications.
  • The role offers a discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday, and hybrid working arrangements.

Job Title: Child Care Solicitor

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Kent

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client, a highly reputable law firm with multiple offices across Kent. We are seeking an experienced Solicitor with Child Panel Accreditation to join a growing Child Care team. You will join a friendly, motivated and collaborative team while being supported by an assistant on all matters of complexity.

Duties include:

  • Managing a caseload of primarily parents and other family members in public children cases
  • Representing clients at meetings with social services
  • Representing clients at family courts
  • Conducting public law litigation
  • Undertaking your own advocacy

The successful candidate will have/be:

  • 2+ years PQE
  • Children Panel Accreditation is desirable but not essential
  • Ability to demonstrate high quality client care skills
  • Knowledge of legal aid and LAA applications is desirable
  • Commercially astute and technically strong
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Package:

  • Up to £50,000
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday per annum
  • Birthday off
  • Private health care
  • Hybrid working arrangements

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin 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.