Child Care Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Derbyshire is seeking a dedicated Childcare Solicitor with over 3 years of post-qualification experience. You will manage a caseload of care proceedings, represent clients in court, and support junior fee-earners. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy skills and a deep understanding of family care law. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive team-focused environment

Qualifications

• A qualified Solicitor with solid experience in family care law.
• Ideally a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel.
• A confident advocate, skilled in managing sensitive cases.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of care proceedings from start to finish.
• Representing clients at court and key meetings.
• Supervising and supporting junior fee-earners.
• Liaising with local authorities, guardians and third parties.
• Ensuring compliance, billing and time recording efficiently.
• Contributing to departmental growth and business development.

Skills

Experience in family care law

Strong advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Member of Law Society’s Children Panel

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 3+ PQE, Derbyshire, Salary - £60K - £70K DOE.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Childcare Solicitor to join a respected and growing family law department. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job reference: SW1581

THE ROLE

• Managing a caseload of care proceedings from start to finish.
• Representing clients at court and key meetings.
• Supervising and supporting junior fee-earners.
• Liaising with local authorities, guardians and third parties.
• Ensuring compliance, billing and time recording are completed efficiently.
• Contributing to departmental growth and business development.

THE CANDIDATE

• A qualified Solicitor with solid experience in family care law.
• Ideally a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel.
• A confident advocate, skilled in managing sensitive cases with professionalism and empathy, demonstrating strong organisation and attention to detail.

THE FIRM

• Long-established and supportive regional practice with a strong local reputation.
• Promotes a genuinely collaborative and team-focused culture.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to staff training, development and progression.

THE PACKAGE

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• High-quality and meaningful caseload.
• CPD and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-focused environment.
• Clear long-term progression within a growing firm.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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