Public Law Care Solicitor

A Public Law Care Solicitor is required to join an award-winning firm that is ranked in Chambers and Partners for Public Children Law based in Walthamstow on a full-time permanent basis. This is an opportunity for a Public Law Care Solicitor to join the Family Law team and become a member of an established law firm that upholds its reputation for providing exceptional service to its clientele.

Title: Public Law Care Solicitor

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE

Contract: Full-time permanent

Location: Walthamstow

Key Responsibilities of the Public Law Care Solicitor:

• Advise clients (parents, children, and family members) on child protection and care proceedings.
• Represent clients in court during care proceedings, ensuring their views are heard.
• Manage care proceedings, including filing documents and attending hearings.
• Handle child protection cases, investigating allegations of harm and advising clients.
• Attend court hearings and represent clients in interim and final hearings.
• Prepare legal documents such as statements, evidence, and case files.
• Negotiate settlements and care plans outside of court where possible.
• Work with other professionals (social workers, psychologists, guardians) to ensure the child's welfare.
• Advocate for vulnerable clients, such as parents with mental health or learning difficulties.
• Manage caseloads efficiently and keep clients updated.

Desirable Skills and Requirements of the Public Law Care Solicitor:

• 2-4 years PQE.
• Demonstratable experience of advocacy in both public and private law family work.
• Flexible approach to work to meet client deadlines and maintain regular communication with clients.
• Ambitious, driven, and highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and computer illiterate.
• Confident Court Advocate.
• Experience working on a publicly funded caseload.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, with opportunities for career progression.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Public Law Care Solicitor role, please apply now or contact Tom Chant at Sellick Partnership.

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