Childcare & Public Law Solicitor - Exeter (Hybrid)

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Company events

Referral programme

Supportive, friendly and collaborative

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Exeter is seeking a Solicitor specialising in Childcare and Public Law to join its expanding Family team. The role offers exposure to care proceedings, emergency protection orders and advocacy in the Family Court, with hybrid flexibility for a permanent, full-time position.

You should have 2+ years PQE, strong knowledge of the Children's Act 1989, experience with legally aided matters and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in public family law or care proceedings
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and public law processes
• Experience working on legally aided matters
• Confidence conducting advocacy in the Family Court
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team

Responsibilities

• Acting for parents, guardians and children in care and supervision proceedings
• Handling emergency protection orders, adoption matters and pre proceedings work
• Managing legally aided cases and ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements
• Providing sensitive, clear advice to vulnerable clients
• Conducting advocacy in the Family Court and liaising with Counsel
• Drafting statements, care plans, applications and other court documentation
• Maintaining accurate case records using the firm's case management system
• Engaging in dispute resolution processes, settlement discussions and mediation

Skills

2+ years PQE

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Chadwick Nott in Exeter is seeking a Solicitor specialising in Childcare and Public Law to join its expanding Family team. The role offers exposure to care proceedings, emergency protection orders and advocacy in the Family Court, with hybrid flexibility for a permanent, full-time position.

You should have 2+ years PQE, strong knowledge of the Children's Act 1989, experience with legally aided matters and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team.