Family and Child Care SolicitorWakefieldMy client is an SRA regulated Law Practice; the firm primarily focuses on Family Law but also offer other services. They have their own niche in the market place and are very well respected.The RoleYou will be responsible for a caseload of specific care files that are Legally Aid funded.The candidate must also be able to handle their own busy case load and demonstrate their ability and experience in dealing with the following type of matters:* Care Proceedings* Child Abuse* Child Neglect* Supervisor Orders* Emergency Protection Orders* Placement Orders, Including interim orders* Serious injury involving children.This is a rare and challenging opportunity, which offers excellent benefits and career prospects for the right candidate.RequirementsSolicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 3 year's experience in this areaMust be able to carry out their own advocacyKey SkillsThe successful candidate must be highly experienced in a broad range of public funded cases in this area.The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in dealing with these types of cases.The successful candidate must have a strong ability to manage and supervise as well as fee earn and be able to demonstrate the same.Be professional and have a pro-active approach with the ability to work independently with limited supervision, showing integrity and professionalism always.Have excellent client care skills to include the ability to successfully market the company and generate new business with the goal of building the firm's own client following.Must also be able to develop and maintain local and national networks to attract and secure new business and build relationships with other professionals and third parties.