Care Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family law firm in Rotherham is hiring a Care Solicitor to support vulnerable families in complex public law matters. Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome. The role offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team environment. Join a practice that values support and wellbeing.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas closure not taken from holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (all levels considered, including NQs).
• Solid understanding of childcare law and public law proceedings.
• Experience managing or assisting on own caseload of care matters.

Responsibilities

• Running your own caseload of care and pre-proceedings cases.
• Attending and representing clients at PLO meetings and in court.
• Delivering outstanding client care and communication.

Skills

Childcare law understanding

Caseload management

Advocacy experience

Team collaboration

Compassionate approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

• Join one of the largest, Legal 500-ranked family law teams in the country
• Support vulnerable families across complex public law and pre-proceedings matters
• Be part of a collaborative, friendly, and flexible team that values work-life balance

If you’re a Care Solicitor looking to join a truly supportive team within a nationally respected family law firm, this could be your next step.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the firm’s South Yorkshire offices, managing a public law caseload from start to finish and advocating for vulnerable clients at PLO meetings and in court.

You’ll benefit from real flexibility, an incredibly generous holiday allowance, and a team culture that prioritises support, wellbeing, and development.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (all levels considered, including NQs)
• Solid understanding of childcare law and public law proceedings
• Experience managing or assisting on own caseload of care matters
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop
• Children Law Accreditation
• Team player who contributes to a collaborative working environment
• Friendly, compassionate approach with a passion for helping families
• Full-time preferred; 3 days/week possible for the right person

What you’ll be doing

• Running your own caseload of care and pre-proceedings cases
• Managing a range of complex child law matters, including child protection, fostering, and adoption
• Attending and representing clients at PLO meetings and in court
• Delivering outstanding client care and communication
• Participating in business development and sharing ideas with the wider team
• Supporting colleagues by stepping in to cover hearings or leave where needed

Salary & Benefits

• Salary tailored to individual experience
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Christmas closure not taken from holiday entitlement
• Flexible working,2 work from home days considered depending on needs of the role
• Core hours 10–12 and 2–4, with clock-in/out flexibility
• Supportive, collaborative team with strong progression routes
• Pathways to Senior Solicitor, Head of Department, or Shareholder Director

You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive, and values-driven practice that genuinely supports its people, whether that’s through career progression, wellbeing initiatives, or day-to-day collaboration.

Contact Lucy Wickham

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] learn more or apply confidentially.