Childcare Solicitor

Sacco Mann is recruiting for a Childcare Solicitor to join a highly regarded and full-service law firm in their Stockton-on-Tees offices. You will be joining the Public Family Team to work on a mix of parent and guardian casework.  Successful candidates will ideally be child panel accredited or working towards. The Role Joining the public Family team, you will be running your own caseload of parent and guardian files, along with undertaking advocacy when required. Key Responsibilities Handling care proceedings including applications for care or supervision orders. Representing clients in court hearings, case management discussions, and final hearings. Advising on all stages of proceedings including interim care orders, emergency protection orders, adoption, and special guardianship. Working with social workers, guardians, psychologists, and other professionals to gather evidence and protect the child’s interests. About You Qualified Solicitor with 2 + years PQE and experience with running your own caseload of public and/or private childcare files Passionate about family law Strong advocacy skills Sensitive communication skills Skilled at building trusting relationships with your client base What’s in it for you? Competitive Salary Flexible working options Genuine internal progression and personal development opportunities Additional leave over the Christmas period Additional day off for your birthday Employee Assistance Programme Discounted conveyancing fees If you are interested in this Childcare Solicitor role in Stockton-on-Tees then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.