Child Care Solicitor - Plymouth

Chadwick Nott; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Plymouth seeks an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing legal support in public law children matters, representing clients in court, and guiding families through difficult times. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the capability to manage cases independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in public law children proceedings.
• Able to appear in court confidently.
• Familiarity with Legal Aid and Law Society Children's Panel.

Responsibilities

• Advise and act on care proceedings involving parents and children.
• Represent clients at all stages of court hearings.
• Manage own caseload independently.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence managing cases independently

Empathy

Job description

Child Care Solicitor - Plymouth

Long standing Plymouth firm with an outstanding reputation are expanding and looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their committed and compassionate team in Plymouth. If you're experienced in public law children matters and want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families then we would love to hear from you.

The Family Care team is dedicated to supporting parents, grandparents, and wider relatives when social services get involved. Guiding clients through incredibly challenging times, offering calm legal advice, clear direction, and strong, sensitive representation from start to finish.

The successful candidate can expect to advise and act on:

• Care proceedings involving parents and children
• Special Guardianship Orders within public law matters
• Pre-proceedings and PLO meetings
• Representation at all stages of court hearings

The Role
You'll be a confident solicitor with hands-on experience in public law children cases. You'll run your own caseload, represent clients in court, and advise on everything from early-stage concerns to complex Special Guardianship applications.

You'll be working closely with vulnerable people in emotionally charged circumstances so clarity, compassion, and an ability to break down legal complexity are key. Your calm under pressure and ability to build trust will go a long way.

Requirements

• Experience in public law children proceedings
• Confidence managing cases independently and appearing in court
• Excellent communication skills - clear, grounded, and empathetic
• A team player with a sincere desire to help families through difficult times
• Familiarity with Legal Aid and the Law Society Children's Panel (or the drive to work towards membership)

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*