Childcare Solicitor - City of London, United Kingdom - Time Recruitment

Time Recruitment

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City of London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description
Department
Child Care

Location:

City of London

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

Report directly to Department Director
Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors*, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy
You will have a professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company

Key Skills Required:

Newly qualified as solicitor / 3 Years PQE
Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable and committed and highly driven
Strong management skills
Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals.
Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators.
Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in childcare issues.
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.
Working knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases.
Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters.
Experience in own advocacy is an advantage.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Salary:
£negotiable