Job Description

Job 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




Desirable Skills


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.