Care Solicitor Job at National Legal Service Solicitors (Nationwide)

Child Care Solicitor

We're looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join our growing family...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

70000.00 - 71000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law
Member of the Law Society's Children Panel (essential)
Strong advocacy and communication skills
Confident managing your own caseload independently
Detail-oriented with excellent time management
Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes

Job Responsibility

Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish
Representing clients in court and at key meetings
Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients
Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals
Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed)
Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures
Supporting business development and departmental growth

What we offer

Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings
Ongoing support for CPD and career progression
A collaborative, inclusive working environment
Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm

Fulltime

Public Law Care Solicitor

My client is a well regarded North London firm seeking a dynamic and experienced...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

35000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possess the necessary expertise in Family Law, with a particular focus on public law children's cases
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling you to effectively advocate for your clients in court
Be a confident and competent Court Advocate, capable of handling tight deadlines and working effectively within a team
Exhibit strong computer literacy and the ability to adapt to the firm's digital infrastructure
Bring a minimum of 2-4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to the role

Job Responsibility

Become a key member of their award-winning Family Law team, renowned for their expertise in public law children's cases
Contribute to the firm's commitment to both legal aid and privately funded work, making a real difference in the lives of their diverse client base
Thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment that values your skills and experience

Fulltime

Public Law Care Solicitor

My client is a well regarded North London firm seeking a dynamic and experienced...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

35000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Month

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possess the necessary expertise in Family Law, with a particular focus on public law children's cases
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling you to effectively advocate for your clients in court
Be a confident and competent Court Advocate, capable of handling tight deadlines and working effectively within a team
Exhibit strong computer literacy and the ability to adapt to the firm's digital infrastructure
Bring a minimum of 2-4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to the role
Hold a recognised law degree or equivalent legal qualification
Be a qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate in England and Wales
Possess a proven track record of success in both public and private law family work

Job Responsibility

Become a key member of their award-winning Family Law team, renowned for their expertise in public law children's cases
Contribute to the firm's commitment to both legal aid and privately funded work, making a real difference in the lives of their diverse client base
Thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment that values your skills and experience

Fulltime

Childcare Solicitor

Are you a passionate and experienced Child Care Solicitor looking to take the ne...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

35000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified Solicitor with approximately 2+ years’ PQE in Child Care Law
Strong experience in managing a range of children-related legal matters within both the public and private sectors
Prior experience supervising junior legal staff is highly desirable, as is familiarity with working to performance targets
Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals
Meticulous attention to detail, with strong organisation and document-handling skills
Commercially minded with a proactive approach to developing the firm’s family law offering
Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
A current, valid practising certificate is essential

Job Responsibility

Handling your own portfolio of child care cases, including proceedings under public law, child protection concerns, adoption, special guardianship, and international or domestic abduction
Conducting advocacy where suitable
Mentoring and supervising junior team members including trainees and caseworkers, ensuring quality and compliance across caseloads
Offering strategic and technical advice on complex legal issues to colleagues
Assisting with in-house training initiatives and contributing to ongoing professional development within the team
Supporting business development through networking, marketing, and relationship-building activities to grow the department’s client base

Fulltime

Childcare Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Child Care Sol...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

46000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with between NQ and 3 years’ PQE in Child Care Law
Solid experience handling both public and private children law matters
Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable
Confident advocate with experience representing clients in court (preferred but not essential)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and document management abilities
Commercially aware and proactive in seeking out new business opportunities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with legal case management systems
A valid, clean practising certificate is essential

Job Responsibility

Managing your own caseload of child care matters
Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees, and caseworkers
Providing technical guidance and support to team members on complex matters
Contributing to the delivery of training and continued professional development within the department
Engaging in business development activities and promoting the firm’s family services through marketing and networking initiatives

What we offer

Excellent Benefits

Fulltime

Duty Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-established law firm in Birkenhea...

Location

United Kingdom , Birkenhead

Salary:

35000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

qualified Duty Solicitor with a valid LAA duty solicitor slot
excellent communication and advocacy skills
strong commitment to ensuring clients’ rights and interests are upheld

Job Responsibility

Offer expert advice and representation at police stations and magistrates’ courts
Manage a caseload of criminal defense matters from inception to resolution
Maintain a high standard of client care and professionalism at all times

What we offer

Flexibility: Hybrid working options are available to support your work-life balance
Career Progression: Enjoy significant opportunities to advance within a supportive and growth-focused team
Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience, along with additional benefits

Conveyancing Solicitor

My client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in the heart of...

Location

United Kingdom , Northwich

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with minimum of 5 years’ PQE
experience managing a full residential conveyancing caseload independently
ideally some exposure to commercial property matters
strong communication and client care skills
proactive and professional approach.

Job Responsibility

Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing files from instruction to completion
working alongside an experienced full-time Licensed Conveyancer and supported by two part-time legal secretaries
utilising the firm’s case management system
collaborating with a friendly and experienced team in a welcoming office environment.

What we offer

Salary up to £50,000
opportunity to join a forward-thinking, client-focused firm with a friendly team culture
work in a beautiful Cheshire location with strong local ties and a loyal client base.

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

Opportunity to join a Top 100 National Law Firm handling a broad mix of employme...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years' PQE as an Employment Solicitor, gained in a reputable law firm or in-house
a proactive, commercially-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
the ability to work collaboratively on complex matters
previous experience advising Health & Care clients is desirable

Job Responsibility

manage a high-quality caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment work
predominantly working with Health and Care Clients
collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex legal issues
contribute to business development, playing a key role in growing the firm’s Employment practice

What we offer

clear career progression in a supportive, forward-thinking team
competitive benefits package
flexible hybrid working model

Fulltime

Care Solicitor

National Legal Service Solicitors

Location:
United Kingdom , Nationwide

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

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