Legal Aid Children / Care Lawyer

Bridgwater - Salary up to £60k

Yolk Recruitment is proud to support this exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Aid Children / Care Lawyer to join a dynamic legal team in the South West. Are you a Family Law Solicitor with a passion for child care and family law? If you're committed to making a difference and want to work within a firm that values flexibility, collaboration, and a modern approach to legal services, this could be the perfect role for you!

This role is based in Bridgwater, with the option for hybrid working and opportunities across offices in the South West. You will play a vital role in helping vulnerable families and children, with the chance to work with a highly regarded team recognised by The Legal 500.

This is what you will be doing

As a Children / Care Lawyer your duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Managing a varied caseload of public and private children law cases, including care, placement, and adoption proceedings.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation, focusing on Legal Aid matters and undertaking advocacy where required.
• Assist with the supervision and development of junior solicitors, paralegals, and trainees within the department.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency standards and manage the legal aid contract, including billing and legal aid applications.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Family Law Team:-

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in family law, with a focus on public and private children law cases.
• Experience meeting the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for public law children.
• Strong management and communication skills, with experience supervising and developing junior team members.
• Experience handling cases involving domestic abuse and injunctions, with your own advocacy experience being an advantage.

This is what you will get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday entitlement and the option for hybrid working.
• Life insurance, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and support for legal accreditations.
• A friendly and supportive working environment with a strong focus on employee welfare and work-life balance.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families! Please contact Oliver Coodye.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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