Jobs in Longthorpe

Children Law Solicitor / Legal Executive

Peterborough

Salary DOE

Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)



Are you an experienced Children Law Solicitor or Legal Executive?

Do you wish to join a supportive, progressive, and highly regarded legal team?



We are searching for a passionate and driven legal professional with expertise in Private Children Law to play a key role in an established Children Department. If you're committed to delivering exceptional client care, confident in advocacy, and thrive in a collaborative environment, please read on.



The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied caseload while making a genuine difference to clients navigating sensitive family matters. You will enjoy a diverse role that includes:

- Advising and representing clients in Private Children Law and domestic abuse matters.

- Conducting advocacy both in and out of court.

- Managing your caseload using the Proclaim Case Management System (full training provided if required).

- Supporting colleagues within the Children Department as needed.

- Building and maintaining strong professional relationships through networking and business development.



The Ideal Candidate

Will be professional, compassionate, and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Essential Requirements

- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Children Law.

- Proven experience within a Children Law Department.

- Resolution Accredited and/or a Children Panel Member.

- Strong knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures.

- Excellent advocacy, communication and client care skills.

- Highly organised with strong file and diary management skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

- Able to work independently using your own initiative.

- Friendly, positive and proactive approach.

- Full UK driving licence.

- Experience using the Proclaim Case Management System would be an advantage.



Benefits include: -

In return for joining a firm that genuinely values its people and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

- Highly competitive salary (DOE).

- Attractive bonus scheme.

- Minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Flexible working options.

- Staff discount scheme.

- Annual Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.

- Wellbeing programme, including access to funded counselling sessions.

- Benefit platform membership.

- Life Assurance.

- Paid volunteering days.



This role is immediately available for the right person, therefore don't delay in sending your application to Jon Goodman by email or telephoning (phone number removed) quoting J10635.

Reflect Recruitment Group are operating as an Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973