Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: East London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Are you a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Firm?
Our client is in search of a dedicated 8 year+ PQE Children Panel Accredited Solicitor to join their Family Law team. You will showcase proficiency in prioritising tasks, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, and demonstrate self-motivation as well as the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
The Firm:
The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts.
What will be expected of you?
Running a caseload of public and private law children cases and domestic abuse cases
Undertaking advocacy
Knowledge of LAA contract requirements
Keeping updated with legal developments relating to children law and sharing knowledge
Supervision of junior members of team
The ability to meet billing and time recording targets
Proactively marketing yourself, the team and the Firm
Good marketing and business development skills
Is this the position for you?
A minimum of 8 years PQE
Accredited to the Law Society’s Children Panel
Strong working relationship with CAFCASS guardians
Technical knowledge in children law and experience of acting in complicated care proceedings
An established reputation as an expert in public children law
Meets the LAA requirements for supervisor status
Experience of supervising junior team members
What is on offer in return?
Flexible and hybrid working
Bonus scheme
Health Cashback Plan
Wellbeing initiatives
Career development programme
Length of service awardsFor further details of this vacancy, please contact Mia Henderson on (phone number removed) quoting reference 36547
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