Child Care Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Strong leadership

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Derby is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join the Family, Care & Divorce team in Derby, Derbyshire. You will handle a varied caseload of care proceedings for privately paying and publicly funded clients, providing high-quality client care and independent practice.

The role requires strong advocacy, proactive CPD and compliance, and a client-focused approach. If you are driven to contribute to the growth of the Family department, apply today.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with proven Family Care Law experience.
• Member of the Law Society Children Panel.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills.
• Able to manage care proceedings independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Resilient and empathetic with sensitive matters.
• Client-focused approach.
• Proactive about CPD and compliance.
• Willing to support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care proceedings.
• Advise and support clients throughout care proceedings.
• Represent clients in court and at meetings.
• Progress matters efficiently and inform clients on progress and costs.
• Maintain relationships with social services and Children's Guardians.
• Supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate time recording, billing and credit control.
• Ensure compliance with SRA requirements and regulations.
• Contribute to marketing and business development.
• Support growth and development of the Family department.

Skills

Family Care Law

Advocacy

Client communication

Caseload management

Organisational skills

CPD compliance

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

My client is recruiting for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their Family, Care & Divorce team in Derby, Derbyshire.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and supportive family department, handling a varied caseload of care proceedings for both privately paying and publicly funded clients. The role would suit a solicitor who is confident working independently and committed to providing high-quality client care.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of care proceedings allocated by the Head of Department or Partners.
• Advising and supporting clients throughout care proceedings.
• Representing and advocating for clients in court and at key meetings.
• Progressing matters efficiently and keeping clients informed of progress and costs.
• Maintaining strong professional relationships with social services, Children's Guardians and other relevant organisations.
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate time recording, billing and credit control.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and relevant regulations.
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Family department.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor with proven experience in Family Care Law.
• Be a member of the Law Society Children Panel.
• Have strong advocacy and communication skills.
• Be confident managing a care proceedings caseload independently.
• Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be resilient and empathetic when dealing with sensitive and challenging matters.
• Have a strong client focused approach.
• Be proactive about professional development, CPD and compliance.
• Be willing and able to support the development of junior colleagues.

Benefits

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience.
• Support for CPD and Continuing Competence.
• Strong leadership and support.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Long term career progression opportunities.
• Varied and rewarding care proceedings caseload.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful