Childcare Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Devon is looking for a Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE to join their supportive team. You will be responsible for guiding clients through care proceedings and providing compassionate legal advice in sensitive situations. The role offers a highly competitive salary, enhanced parental leave, a bonus scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Healthy bonus scheme

Flexible/remote working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE as a Childcare Solicitor.
• Experience managing your own caseload in public children law.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through care proceedings.
• Advise on special guardianship applications.
• Represent clients in court.

Skills

Public children law matters

Communication skills

Empathy

Advocacy

Education

2+ years PQE as a Childcare Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Childcare Solicitor – 2+ years’ PQE – Devon – £50,000 (DOE)
An exciting opportunity for a Childcare Solicitor to work in a sensitive but rewarding area of law, where you will have the chance to make a real difference to families and children during a challenging time in their lives. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job reference: 1368.

The Role

• An excellent opportunity to build on your expertise within a supportive team, with the chance to play a key role in business development and the continued success of the family department.
• Taking responsibility for supporting clients through care proceedings, from initial involvement right through to final hearings.
• Advising on special guardianship applications and related public law matters.
• Undertaking your own advocacy and representing clients in court.
• Delivering clear, compassionate guidance to vulnerable clients facing complex and often highly sensitive situations.

The Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ PQE as a Childcare Solicitor and will be looking for the next step in their career.
• Able to manage your own caseload with experience in public children law matters.
• A strong communicator, with the ability to empathise and remain calm under pressure.
• Confident in explaining complex legal issues in clear, reassuring language.

The Firm

• Long-established regional firm with roots dating back to the 1920s.
• Modern, forward-thinking practice serving clients locally and nationally.
• Offers a full range of personal and commercial legal services.
• Strong reputation for client care and professional excellence.

The Package

• Highly competitive salary.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Healthy bonus scheme.
• Flexible/remote working options.

How to Apply

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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