Childcare Solicitor

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Full time
Location: Preston
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Job offered by: Michael Page (UK)
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Category:
Opportunity to join highly regarded Lancashire firm Competitive salary and package About Our Client Our client is a well known full-service law firm with offices throughout Lancashire. They have a great reputation for their culture and are dedicated to delivering high-quality service to their diverse clientele. This company has a significant footprint within the legal sector, specialising in a broad range of disciplines including childcare law. Job Description This is a great opportunity for a Childcare Solicitor to bring their current skills and knowledge

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a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.

The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as: Own caseload dealing with a mix of Public Law Family matters, PLO, care proceedings etc; Provision of written and verbal legal advice; Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files; Advocacy at Court; Supporting other Family advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives; Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Paralegals - to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals; Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines; Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, to deliver work in a profitable manner; Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing; Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects and events; Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan; Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm's profile, to drive business growth.

The Successful Applicant A successful Childcare Solicitor should have a minimum of 2 PQE. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less PQE from applying.

What's on Offer A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 per annum. An attractive bonus scheme. Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. A collaborative and professional working environment. The chance to work in a vibrant location such as Preston.

We encourage all suitable candidates, excited by the prospect of contributing to a successful team in Preston, to apply for this unique opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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