We are looking for a candidate with a caring and enthusiastic personality, a warm client care manner and the ability and willingness to actively promote the profile of our team.
Ideally, you will have a background in advocacy, will work well in a team and in supporting other junior colleagues.
As a Child Care Solicitor, you will develop and run a caseload of Children Act matters.
Role to include:

Knowledge of Children and Family Law Acts and family court procedure

Good advocacy skills

Developing local ties to secure referrals

Participation in the development, marketing and success of the department

Working with the firm's case management system and other office IT systems;

Compliance with the firm's Money Laundering Procedures;

Compliance with GDPR

Strong interpersonal and client care skills

Interest in becoming Children Panel accredited/re-accredited

Experience and interest in court advocacy

Knowledge of legal aid guidelines and application procedures

Good business development skills and interest in developing links with potential referral organisations

Good IT, time-management and organisational skills

A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

Simpson Millar is a leading firm in Public Law work with offices throughout the country. Our public law department covers a number of areas of work including matters relating to children, education, health, human rights, and Court of Protection proceedings.