Children Law Solicitor / Legal Executive

Ringrose Law; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking a Children Law solicitor in Sheffield with at least 3 years of experience. The successful candidate will handle client advocacy, manage a team, and ensure high standards of communication and organisation. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering a supportive culture and professional development opportunities. A strong background in Children Law, along with relevant accreditations, is essential to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount

Wellbeing culture with paid counselling sessions

Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme

Benefit platform membership

Life Assurance

Flexible working options

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Children Law.
• Children Panel Accreditation required.
• People management experience preferred.
• Membership of Resolution with specialism in domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in Children Law and domestic abuse matters.
• Conduct advocacy in court and out.
• Manage members of the Children Department as applicable.
• Assist in file management and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Advocacy skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Leadership skills

Ability to use initiative

Friendly and positive approach

Tools

Proclaim Case Management System

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate must have at least 3 years experience in Children Law.

To be successful for this role, you will present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators, be well presented, confident and have first class communication skills. You will be hard working, highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines.

The role is full time and is based in Sheffield.

Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Advising and representing clients in areas of private and public Children Law and domestic abuse, both private paying and legal aid.
• Conducting advocacy in and out of court
• Depending on qualification and experience, managing members of the Children Department, to include file reviews, 1-2-1s and appraisals, potentially for more than one office.
• Managing files using the Proclaim Case Management System (training will be provided).
• Assisting other members of the Children Department when required.
• Networking and creating and maintaining professional relationships.

Experience Required

• Experience within a Children Law Department.
• Children Panel Accreditation
• People management experience.
• IT skills, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Outstanding communication and advocacy skills.
• High standard of organisational skills required for file management and diary management.
• Ability to use initiative.
• A friendly, positive and proactive approach.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures
• A knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System advantageous.
• Membership of the Children Panel
• Membership of Resolution with specialism in domestic abuse

Benefits include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions.
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
• Benefit platform membership
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working options
• Volunteering days

Company overview

Ringrose Law are a regional firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire. We have been providing a service to clients for over 100 years. We are constantly investing in our people and infrastructure to ensure we are a leading law firm in today’s market.

Our position as a pre-eminent private client firm has been strengthened in the last few years and we pride ourselves in our approachability, pragmatism and being able to provide advice and support across all aspects of a matter.

We always put our staff and our clients first, and because of our investment in the professions leading systems and software we know we can provide a first-class service.