Care Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Care Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) to join their high-performing team. You will manage a diverse caseload, including care proceedings and legal aid work, within a supportive environment that encourages career development and values work-life balance. Strong case-handling skills and a collaborative team spirit are essential for this role.

Benefits

Flexible, adult-led working environment

Monthly team lunches

Clear pathways to career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in care law and legal aid.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload of care proceedings.
• Desire to join the Children Panel (optional).

Responsibilities

• Work on local authority and legal aid cases.
• Manage a caseload of care proceedings.
• Participate in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Care and legal aid experience

Strong case-handling skills

Advocacy experience

Team player with a sense of humour

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)

Job description

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• Work on a mix of local authority and legal aid cases, with full support to join the Children Panel if not already accredited.
• Be part of a highly respected team with strong leadership, excellent progression prospects, and a supportive environment.
• Enjoy a social and welcoming culture, with regular team lunches and a firm that genuinely values work‑life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Care Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) to join a well‑established, high‑performing team that specialises in care and public law matters. You’ll manage a diverse caseload of care proceedings, legal aid work, and local authority cases, ensuring you have a steady flow of interesting and meaningful work.

With strong backing, continued growth, and a stable team environment, this is an ideal role for someone who wants to develop their career in care law within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Who We’re Looking For

• Essential : Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) with care and legal aid experience.
• Desirable : Experience in advocacy and a desire to join the Children Panel.
• Essential : Strong case‑handling skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Personality Fit : A team player with a sense of humour, no ego, and a collaborative, down‑to‑earth approach.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary guided by market rates, with flexibility based on experience.
• Job security within a growing, highly respected firm with strong leadership.
• Progression opportunities – clear pathways to Children Panel accreditation and senior roles.
• Flexible, adult‑led working environment with monthly team lunches.
• Supportive and social team culture, with many colleagues working together for over a decade.

Contact Paula Pawlowska

If you’re a Care Solicitor looking for a stable, well‑supported role with strong career development opportunities, contact Paula Pawlowska at Realm Recruit. Email [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential discussion.

How to apply for this role

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If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply online using the online form below.

Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula on 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail].