Child Panel Solicitor/ Legal Executive
Key Responsibilities:
- Representing Children in Care Proceedings:
- Provide legal representation for children in care proceedings, ensuring their rights and interests are effectively advocated in court.
- Advising on Care and Child Protection Matters:
- Offer expert legal advice to children, guardians, and families on issues related to care proceedings, child protection, and family law matters.
- Conducting Advocacy:
- Act as an advocate in court, presenting cases, cross-examining witnesses, and making submissions on behalf of the child or their guardian.
- Case Management:
- Manage a caseload of complex and sensitive care proceedings, ensuring timely and thorough preparation for each case, including gathering evidence, drafting documents, and liaising with other professionals.
- Client Care and Communication:
- Maintain high standards of client care, ensuring clear, empathetic, and effective communication with children, their families, and other professionals involved in the case.
- Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams:
- Work closely with social workers, guardians, medical experts, and other professionals to gather information, provide legal guidance, and develop case strategies.
- Legal Aid Management:
- Ensure compliance with legal aid regulations and manage the financial aspects of cases, including applying for and justifying legal aid funding where necessary.
- Court Documentation and Reporting:
- Draft and review court documents, including statements, orders, and reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Training and Development:
- Participate in ongoing professional development, including training sessions, seminars, and workshops, to enhance legal knowledge and advocacy skills.
The Ideal Candidate:
- An experienced Childcare Solicitor (must be Child Panel accredited)
- Proficient in advising families on Care proceedings and legally aided matters
- Experience with complex cases involving medical issues is advantageous
- Prior experience in representing children in care proceedings
- Possesses excellent client care and communication skills
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible/ hybrid working
- Training/ development
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