Childcare Solicitor

National, Legal 500 ranked law firm looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor into their Wolverhampton offices.
The team are renowned for their work in both public and private childcare law, acting on behalf of parents, carers and guardians, but also for young people both directly and indirectly.
Responsibilities of the role include:

Head of the Family Department and support other members of the team
Providing expert legal advice to clients involved in childcare proceedings, including but not limited to care proceedings, adoption, finances, child protection and disputes regarding parental responsibility on a private and Legal Aid basis
Preparing and drafting legal documents, including court applications, statements and correspondence.
Representing clients in court proceedings including advocacy.
Corresponding directly with clients, and third parties for the entirety of the case.
Supporting junior members of the team.

The successful candidate will ideally have 5+ years PQE, is Children Panel Accredited, can conduct their own advocacy and is looking to really make a difference with the work they are doing.
If you are interested in this Wolverhampton based Childcare Solicitor role, please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to mollie.burgess@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.

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