Child Panel Accredited Solicitor / Child Care Solicitor

Resolution; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children law firm in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to manage a caseload focused on public law care proceedings and private children law matters. The role requires a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years of experience in children/family law and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will be involved in court hearings and provide client advice in sensitive situations. The firm values professionalism and supports its team members.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in children/family law.
• Experience in handling public law care proceedings and private children law matters.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of public law care proceedings.
• Handling private children law matters including residence and contact.
• Attending court hearings and contributing to team discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Public law care proceedings

Managing a busy caseload

Education

Qualified solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Law Society Children Law Accreditation (CLA) or working towards

Job description

PJ Consulting Group's client is a well-regarded, specialist children law firm based in Sheffield. We are currently seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their dedicated team.

This is a specialist children law role — not a generalist family position. The successful candidate will manage a caseload focused on public law care proceedings and private children law matters, supported by an established LAA panel contract.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of public law care proceedings (s31 applications, ICOs, care orders)
• Handling private children law matters including residence, contact and prohibited steps
• Advising clients in challenging and sensitive circumstances with empathy and professionalism
• Attending court hearings and PLO meetings as required
• Contributing to a collegiate, supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (2+ years PQE) with experience in children / family law
• Demonstrated experience in public law care proceedings
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation (CLA) or working towards
• Experience with LAA-funded work and public law outline (PLO) process
• Existing knowledge of the Sheffield family law courts / local authority relationships