Child Care Solicitor

MPJ Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Medicash health plan

Bonus opportunities

Social events

Progression opportunities

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a well-established team in Leicester. You will handle a high-quality caseload of publicly funded Child Care work and advise on care proceedings, adoptions and Special Guardianship Order applications.

This role offers hybrid and flexible working, a strong client-focused environment, and opportunities to drive business development within a growing department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Child Care Solicitor with 3+ PQE and solid experience across a range of Child Care matters.
• Strong client-facing, communication and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Child Care caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise and represent clients in care proceedings, adoption matters and Special Guardianship Order applications.
• Provide clear, practical and compassionate legal advice to vulnerable clients.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and represent clients confidently at court.
• Prepare high-quality legal documents, applications and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, compliant case files and meet regulatory and court requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the department.

Skills

Client facing

Advocacy

Communication

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Education

3+ PQE in Child Care law

Job description

Child Care Solicitor - 3+ PQE

Location: Leicester
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and PQE
Holiday: 26 days + Bank Holidays

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join our well-established team, handling a high-quality caseload of publicly funded Child Care work.

You’ll advise and represent parents, grandparents, family members, interveners and children, including those represented through their CAFCASS-appointed Children's Guardian.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to take ownership of their caseload, build strong client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful Child Care department.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a varied Child Care caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise and represent clients in care proceedings, adoption matters and Special Guardianship Order applications.
• Provide clear, practical and compassionate legal advice to vulnerable clients.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and represent clients confidently at court.
• Prepare high-quality legal documents, applications and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, compliant case files and meet regulatory and court requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the department.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Child Care Solicitor with 3+ PQE (although applications from more experienced candidates are very welcome).
• Has solid experience across a range of Child Care matters and a strong understanding of best practice.
• Has strong client-facing, communication and influencing skills.
• Is commercially aware and able to contribute to business development.
• Has a Guardian following and established local network - advantageous, but not essential.
• Has own advocacy experience - desirable, but not essential.
• Works with professionalism, sensitivity and integrity when supporting vulnerable
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + your birthday off after one year's service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Company pension
• Medicash health plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Social events
• Genuine opportunities for progression and development
• A supportive team and the opportunity to make a real impact

Ready for your next move?

If you’re an experienced Child Care Solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to grow within an established team, we’d love to hear from you.