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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