Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Bonus scheme

Pension

Death in Service

Laptop provided

Job summary

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice is seeking a Care Lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX) to join its well-established family and childcare law team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on care proceedings for parents and vulnerable clients, with supportive colleagues and clear progression opportunities.

You will handle a demanding caseload, advise at PLO meetings, and represent clients in court, with hybrid work after probation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer.
• 5+ years PQE or strong relevant experience.
• Experience acting for parents within Care Proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of Public Law Children work and PLO processes.
• Experience using CCMS and working within Legal Aid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of Care Proceedings matters.
• Advise and represent clients at PLO meetings.
• Conduct advocacy at Court hearings where appropriate.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, Guardians, Counsel and external agencies.
• Prepare and manage Legal Aid applications through CCMS.
• Draft applications, statements and other legal documentation.
• Ensure excellent client care and regular communication.
• Manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Skills

Solicitor/CILEX

PQE 5+

Advocacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Organised & proactive

Education

Qualified professional

Tools

CCMS

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Care Lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX) to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice with a strong reputation in family and childcare law.

This is an ideal role for an experienced childcare lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and collaborative team, handling a rewarding caseload of public law children matters while benefiting from genuine progression opportunities.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role within a busy Child Care department, representing parents and other vulnerable clients in care proceedings, while working closely with experienced colleagues on a range of complex and sensitive matters.

Your workload is likely to include:

• Managing your own caseload of Care Proceedings matters
• Advising and representing clients at PLO meetings
• Conducting advocacy at Court hearings where appropriate
• Supporting vulnerable clients through often challenging circumstances
• Preparing and managing Legal Aid applications through CCMS
• Drafting applications, statements and other legal documentation
• Liaising with Local Authorities, Guardians, Counsel and external agencies
• Ensuring excellent client care and regular communication throughout matters
• Managing competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment

You'll be joining a respected team known for its expertise in childcare law, offering excellent support, ongoing development and clear long-term career prospects.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer
• Ideally 5+ years' PQE, although candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered
• Experience acting for parents within Care Proceedings
• Strong knowledge of Public Law Children work and PLO processes
• Experience using CCMS and working within Legal Aid requirements
• Interest in advocacy and attending Court regularly
• Children Panel membership would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy caseload independently
• Team-focused approach and strong IT skills
• Experience with LEAP would be beneficial but not essential
• Able to attend the office and local Courts as required

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £48,000 - £58,000 DOE
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution
• Death in Service benefit
• Hybrid working available following probation
• Additional birthday leave
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Firm laptop provided
• Regular social events and team celebrations

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