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Coventry / Hybrid

£60,000 to £80,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

We are working in partnership with a highly reputable, well-established, successful law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive to lead and drive forward their expanding Care Department, based in Coventry.

The role will involve:

* Taking instructions from new clients and providing advice

* Drafting applications and statements

* Handling your own caseload of public law children matters

* Briefing and working with counsel

* Handling pre-proceedings and public law children matters

* Applying for and managing Legal Aid public funding for clients, including POA claims for disbursements and interim costs payments

* Using a case management system, Legal Aid Agency CCMS online and HMCTS FPL Portal

* Mentoring, supporting and overseeing less experienced staff

Suitable candidates will have:

* Experience of running your own caseload of public law children matters without supervision

* Fully qualified solicitor or FCILEx status

* Experience of using the legal aid portal

* Experience of using a legal case management system

* Advocacy experience

* Experience of working with counsel

* Supervisory experience as a team leader or head of department

This is a full-time permanent job offered with flexible / hybrid working. Applications will be considered from candidates looking for either full-time or part time hours.

Benefits include:

* Paid annual leave plus UK bank holidays and additional paid leave over the Christmas period at the directors' discretion

* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

* Excellent career prospects with a clear career progression path

* Full induction training

* Ongoing training and development

* A supportive and friendly collaborative working environment

Note: Salary stated is given in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details