Head of Childcare
Manchester – £60,000 - £80,000
Head of Child Care Department (Child Care Solicitor)Location: Manchester or Blackburn, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Our client, a reputable national law firm, is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to lead their Family Law department. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with a passion for publicly funded Family Law to head a team of five, focusing on client care and legal aid matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client care in sensitive family law cases.
- Lead and manage a team of five, providing guidance and oversight.
- Handle legal aid applications, ensuring due diligence and compliance.
- Prepare for court, including creating bundles and instructing counsel.
- Conduct advocacy and manage cases to meet monthly targets.
- Ensure files are compliant through monthly reviews and necessary adjustments.
- Children Panel Membership and Law Society registration.
- Experience in legal aid applications, including using the CCMS portal.
- Strong advocacy skills and ability to manage sensitive, high-pressure cases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanor.
- Proficient in case management systems and electronic file handling.
- Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, plus birthday off after one year of service.
- Flexible Working: Hybrid model
- Financial Benefits: Pension plan, Medicash, and bonus opportunities.
- Career Development: Opportunities for progression and ongoing support.
- Work Environment: Supportive culture with regular social events.
Ryan joined Douglas Scott in 2018 having previously worked as a Sales Operations Manager. He specialises in Private Practice recruitment in the North West and recruits from Legal Assistant level up to Partnership level, and works with a range of small regional practices, boutique firms and larger national and international practices. Ryan works with well-established departments as well as with firms which are keen to diversify into new areas of law.
"Ryan was obviously very knowledgeable about the role I was looking for and secured an interview within 24 hours. He was helpful and keen I felt I was in good hands."
Solicitor | Wigan
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Children Law
- Type: Partner / Dept Head
- Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1071498
