Childcare Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm on the south coast is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join their team in Bournemouth. The role offers a chance to work with experienced professionals in Family and Childcare law, with opportunities for skill development and hybrid working arrangements after probation. Perks include paid parking, pension, sick pay, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Paid parking

Pension

Sick pay

26 days holiday plus statutory days

Qualifications

• 3 years PQE preferred, but all qualified candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Attend court for unresolved cases.
• Work alongside senior fee earners and benefit from support.

Skills

Childcare Law

Family Law

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, Bournemouth

My client is a well-known firm on the south coast, specializing in Family law and Childcare law, and they have a new role available within their team.

The firm ideally seeks a childcare panel member or someone aspiring to attain panel membership.

You will work alongside well-known senior fee earners and benefit from secretarial and assistant support, which will save you time.

While 3 years PQE is preferred, applications from qualified candidates at all levels will be considered if they demonstrate a long-term motivation to stay in childcare law.

There is an opportunity to develop your skills closely with key partners.

The firm expects you to be in the office 5 days a week during the probation period to learn the systems and settle in. Afterward, hybrid working arrangements will be available.

You will be expected to attend court for cases that cannot be settled amicably.

The firm maintains excellent relationships with guardians and social services, providing trusted, high-standard service in these cases.

Perks include paid parking, pension, sick pay, a competitive salary, and 26 days of holiday plus statutory days initially, increasing to 29 with service. Most importantly, you'll be part of a specialist niche team to maximize your potential within childcare law.

Applications from relocators will be considered, provided they can demonstrate a commitment to living and working in the area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a childcare solicitor.