Childcare Lawyer

TSR Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a busy, expanding law firm in the Greater London area. You will manage a varied caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and adoption, providing clear guidance and skilled representation.

The role requires advocacy in court, excellent client care, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues while handling complex cases under pressure.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial experience in children law.
• Strong experience in public law children matters, care proceedings and adoption.
• Experience undertaking advocacy and representing clients in court.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and adoption.
• Advise and represent clients throughout the legal process.
• Undertake advocacy and prepare cases for court.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide high standard of care.
• Draft applications, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Keep up to date with children law developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to progress matters.

Skills

Public law – children

Advocacy

Client care

Caseload management

Education

Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Senior/ Childcare Solicitor

TSR Legal is recruiting for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a busy, expanding law firm. This opportunity would suit an established childcare lawyer looking to manage a varied caseload of children law matters, provide effective representation and contribute to the continued development of the team.

The Role

You will advise and represent clients across a range of children law matters, providing clear guidance and support throughout often complex and sensitive proceedings.

• Managing a varied caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and adoption.
• Advising and representing clients throughout the legal process.
• Undertaking advocacy where appropriate and preparing cases for court.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing a high standard of client care.
• Drafting applications, correspondence and other legal documentation.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, case law and developments in children law.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to progress matters effectively.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial experience in children law.

• Strong experience handling public law children matters.
• A sound understanding of care proceedings, adoption and relevant court procedures.
• Experience undertaking advocacy and representing clients in court.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client care skills.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative approach, alongside the confidence to work independently.

Relevant children law accreditation would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced childcare lawyer to take responsibility for a varied caseload, develop their expertise and play an active role within an established legal team.