Careers Children Law Solicitor - Luton Vacancies
Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas.
Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.
We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV.
Child Care Department:
Applauded by The Legal 500, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. We assist guardians to represent a child and represent parents, providing expert advice to adopted parents and birth parents considering adoption. 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 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 Professional pro-active approach with strong client care skills Key Skills Required:
Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly Previous proven supervisory experience Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills Excellent networking and communication skills Working knowledge of publicly funded Child Care work Extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications What we offer
A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition Salary:
£39,000 to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience. Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff.
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Applauded by The Legal 500, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. We assist guardians to represent a child and represent parents, providing expert advice to adopted parents and birth parents considering adoption. 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 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 Professional pro-active approach with strong client care skills Key Skills Required:
Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly Previous proven supervisory experience Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills Excellent networking and communication skills Working knowledge of publicly funded Child Care work Extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications What we offer
A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition Salary:
£39,000 to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience. Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff.
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