Child Care Solicitor

My client is recruiting for a Child Care Solicitor to join their team in Bristol. Ideally the candidate would be an accredited member of the Law Society’s Child Panel, although all applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an established office and develop a team with the added benefit of the background support of a larger team. The firm have over 15 national offices that comprised of more than 250 members of staff. Key Responsibilities: - Meeting new clients, taking instructions and advising; - Using CCMS for legal aid applications, amendments and billing; - Working with and supporting vulnerable clients, for example survivors of domestic abuse and parents involve in care proceedings - Representing clients at Court and conducting own advocacy; - Building and conducting their own caseload; - Drafting statements and all other documents as required; - Attending advocates and professionals meetings; - Liaising and building links with external agencies - Networking in order to assist in the expansion of the office. - Good drafting and writing skills, excellent communication and technical ability Benefits · The ability to earn up to 30 days of holiday with years of service (standard holiday packages start at 25 days plus all bank holidays); · Additional paid celebration day to use as you would like (such as a birthday); · Ability to purchase a further 5 days of holiday each year; · Discretionary additional holiday days given at Christmas (up to a maximum of 2 days); · Flexible working schemes available to all employees; · Private medical health care with the option to add optical and dental care; · Discounted gym memberships; · Performance related bonus, 10% of any profit costs over 3x your annual salary · Cycle to work scheme, including e-bikes; · Unlimited access to online based training, structured regulatory checks and weekly ‘top tips’ to enhance and support remote working; ·