Childcare Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join their Case Management Team specializing in public law children's matters. This role focuses on handling care proceedings, providing clear legal advice, and offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in making a social impact through their work. The position promises excellent training, supervision, and career development opportunities within a supportive legal team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in public law children’s work is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal documentation and processes.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle care proceedings and public law matters.
• Draft court documents and provide legal advice.
• Liaise with social care teams and other stakeholders.
• Attend hearings and provide advocacy support.
• Deliver practical legal advice to internal clients.

Skills

Strong drafting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified 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

• 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

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

What’s on Offer

• Competitive local authority salary, dependent on experience
• High-quality public law children’s work with real social impact
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent training, supervision and career development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Generous annual leave and public sector benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking to develop or progress their career in public law children’s work within a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking in-house legal team.

If this sounds of interest please apply or get in touch with Claudia for a confidential chat quoting reference CC61557 – [e-mail] / 0117 313 0502 (Childcare Solicitor)