Children Law Solicitor/Legal Executive

• Advising and representing clients in areas of Private Children Law and domestic abuse
• Conducting advocacy in and out of court
• Managing files using the Proclaim Case Management System (training will be provided)
• Assisting other members of the Children Department when required
• Networking and creating and maintaining professional relationships

• Qualified and have experience in Children Law
• Present a professional image at all times
• Be well presented, confident and have first class communication skills
• Hard working, highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• Advising and representing clients in areas of Private Children Law and domestic abuse
• Conducting advocacy in and out of court
• Managing files using the Proclaim Case Management System
• Assisting other members of the Children Department when required
• Networking and creating and maintaining professional relationships
• Experience within a Children Law Department
• IT skills, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Outstanding communication and advocacy skills
• High standard of organisational skills required for file management and diary management
• Ability to use initiative
• A friendly, positive and proactive approach
• A full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures
• Need to be Resolution accredited and/or a Children Panel member

A knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System advantageous

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
• Benefit platform membership
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working options
• Volunteering days