Child Care Solicitor Job at Office Angels (Derby)

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

Child Panel Solicitor

My client is a legal 500 law firm on the lookout for a Child Panel Solicitor to ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An experienced Childcare Solicitor (must be Child Panel accredited)
Proficient in advising families on Care proceedings and legally aided matters
Experience with complex cases involving medical issues is advantageous
Prior experience in representing children in care proceedings
Possesses excellent client care and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Representing Children in Care Proceedings
Advising on Care and Child Protection Matters
Conducting Advocacy
Case Management
Client Care and Communication
Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams
Legal Aid Management
Court Documentation and Reporting
Training and Development

What we offer

Bonus scheme
Flexible/ hybrid working
Training/ development

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

Family Solicitor

A well-established law firm based in the City of London is seeking a Family Lawy...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Family Law
Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel (or working towards accreditation)
Experienced in representing parents, guardians, and children in public law proceedings
Confident conducting advocacy in the Family Court
Familiar with Legal Aid Agency billing and CCMS procedures
Committed to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable clients

Job Responsibility

Handle a broad range of public and private family law matters, with a particular emphasis on Child Law
Responsible for your own varied caseload and expected to work to Legal Aid Agency standards
Liaise regularly with clients, counsel, social services, and courts, providing expert legal advice while maintaining high professional standards
Involved in case strategy discussions and help ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and internal policies

What we offer

Career development in a supportive environment
Exposure to high-profile family and child law cases
Opportunity to work with a Legal 500-recognised firm
Pension scheme and additional employee benefits

Fulltime

Family Solicitor

An award-winning legal practice based in London is seeking an experienced Family...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

55000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience with strong exposure to child abduction and/or modern family law, including surrogacy and parental orders
Experience with the Hague Convention, wardship, and international jurisdictional issues
Membership of specialist panels such as Resolution or the Law Society Children Panel would be advantageous
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex, sensitive cases independently

Job Responsibility

Manage your own caseload of intricate family law matters, particularly those involving cross-border child abduction and modern family structures
Represent parents, carers, and guardians, often in urgent or high-conflict situations
Provide strategic legal advice throughout proceedings
Work closely with colleagues at all levels
Contribute to legal developments within the practice
Ensure the highest standards of client care
Play a part in influencing future legal practice in evolving areas

What we offer

Competitive salary
Permanent role within a leading London-based legal team
High-quality and high-profile casework
Excellent career development and progression support
Inclusive, forward-thinking working culture

Fulltime

Childcare Solicitor

We’re recruiting on behalf of a top Legal 500 firm known for its excellence in l...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

68000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with a valid SRA practising certificate
5+ years’ experience in child care law (public & private law)
Strong leadership and team supervision skills
Family Court advocacy experience under legal aid
Children Panel Accreditation is essential

Job Responsibility

Lead and supervise a team handling complex public/private law children cases
Manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy in Family Courts
Drive departmental growth and support strategic initiatives

What we offer

Competitive salary (£68K - £75K)
Supportive culture with real career progression
Flexible, nationwide working opportunities
allow 2 days working from home

Fulltime

Childcare Solicitor

We’re recruiting on behalf of a top Legal 500 firm known for its excellence in l...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicestershire

Salary:

68000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with a valid SRA practising certificate
5+ years’ experience in child care law (public & private law)
Strong leadership and team supervision skills
Family Court advocacy experience under legal aid
Children Panel Accreditation is essential

Job Responsibility

Lead and supervise a team handling complex public/private law children cases
Manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy in Family Courts
Drive departmental growth and support strategic initiatives

What we offer

Competitive salary (£68K - £75K)
Supportive culture with real career progression
Flexible, nationwide working opportunities
allow 2 days working from home

Fulltime

Child Care Solicitor

Office Angels

Location:
United Kingdom , Derby

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

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