Based: Romford

Pay Scale: 14.00 - 16.25 per hour (negotiable)

Job Profile

Conducting all steps involved in managing own caseload of all types of family proceedings primarily care proceedings but also private law ( section 7/37 , special guardianship ) , adoption etc. from Family Proceedings Court to High Court level to include :
-advice at planning / legal strategy meetings ,
-issuing applications ,
-correspondence ,
-liaising with clients and all parties ,
-drafting all relevant documentation ,
-instructing experts ,
-attending round table meetings
-briefing counsel
-advocacy in court .

Caseload between 8 and 12 Care Proceedings at any one time .

Person Profile

Essential - Solicitor / Barrister / or equivalent in other jurisdiction

- 1 years post qualification experience in child care law
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Good Team worker
- Excellent IT skills

If you feel that you are suitably qualified and experienced please apply in writing with your CV to #-#