Child Care DepartmentOur Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy.Main Responsibilities of the RoleReport directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metResponsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacyYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyKey Skills Required3 Years+ PQERegistered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable. The ideal candidate will be committed and highly driven.Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro‑active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Child Care issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption mattersExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsWhat we offerA fantastic supportive teamExcellent progression opportunitiesSupport for appropriate legal awards/recognitionEqual OpportunitiesDuncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforceWe guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.#J-18808-Ljbffr