Childcare Solicitor

Eventus Legal are seeking an confident and passionate Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a highly reputable and very well established Childcare team based in central Derby, Derbyshire. This is a full-time, permanent position providing with a leading regional law firm in the City centre of Derby. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure, pension contributions, local transport links around the City centre and clear structured career development plans, offering a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience.Role ResponsibilitiesThe new Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive in Derby, Derbyshire, will work closely with the Head of Department and take responsibility for a truly varied caseload of Childcare files. You will be supported by the wider team and be given opportunities to mentor the junior paralegals and fee earners within the team as and when necessary.Specific duties will include:Running a caseload of Childcare matters with autonomyEnsuring client work is progressed efficiently with clear communicationAdvocating for clients in courtSupervising and developing junior colleagues as agreed with the Head of DepartmentMaintaining strong professional relationships with social services, guardians and other organisationsTime recording, billing and credit control for your mattersEnsuring compliance with all SRA rules and regulatory requirementsSupporting marketing and business development initiatives when requiredPerson ..... full job details .....