Childcare Solicitor

Austen Lloyd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority legal team in Coventry is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload in public law children's matters. This role ensures high-quality legal services within a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will be certified solicitors in England & Wales, with strong drafting, organisational, and communication skills. They should have a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. This position offers the opportunity for both supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent.
• Interest in public law children's work.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied public law children’s caseload.
• Draft court documents and legal advice.
• Liaise with social care teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Education

Certified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Childcare Solicitor

West Midlands
Large Local Authority Legal Team

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join a well‑established Case Management Team specialising in public law children’s matters. This role offers high‑quality, meaningful work within a supportive in‑house legal environment, focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

We are working with a respected local authority legal team that is known for its collaborative culture, strong supervision, and commitment to professional development. This position is well suited to a lawyer looking to build or further their career in public law children’s work with genuine work‑life balance.

The Role

Thejoen succesful candidate will manage a varied public law children’s caseload, including:

• Handling care proceedings and related public law matters from pre‑proceedings through to conclusion
• Drafting court documents, statements and legal advice
• Liaising closely with social care teams, counsel, courts and other stakeholders
• Attending and representing at hearings, with advocacy support available
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to internal clients
• Contributing to team objectives within a supportive, hybrid working environment

The level of responsibility will be tailored to experience, with appropriate supervision and development opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Sertified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, public곡 law children’s work
• Strong drafting, organisational统一 and communication skills
• Confident managing competing deadlines and caseloads
• A collaborative and client‑focused approach
• Committed to delivering high‑quality public sector legal services
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