Childcare Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the East Midlands seeks an accredited Childcare Solicitor with over 2 years of PQE to join their supportive family law team. You will manage a personal caseload focused on public children law, advocating for clients in legal matters. The firm offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, and a collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and have proven experience in managing sensitive cases.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Performance-based rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE as a Childcare Solicitor.
• Proven experience in public children law.
• Ability to provide complex legal advice clearly.

Responsibilities

• Handling a personal caseload of care proceedings.
• Conducting advocacy and representing clients in court.
• Providing guidance on special guardianship applications.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Client care skills

Advocacy

Empathy

Education

Law Society Children Panel Accreditation

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Nottinghamshire, Salary - £DOE.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accredited Children Panel Childcare Solicitor to further develop their expertise within a supportive, progressive, and highly regarded family law team. You will take on a pivotal role in driving the department’s continued growth and success, delivering exceptional legal advice and representation to clients during some of the most sensitive and challenging times in their lives.

THE ROLE:

• Handling a personal caseload of care proceedings from initial instruction to final hearings.
• Providing guidance on special guardianship applications and other public law children matters.
• Conducting advocacy and representing clients in court.
• Delivering clear, compassionate and practical advice to vulnerable clients.
• Contributing to departmental business development and promoting best practice.

THE CANDIDATE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE as a Childcare Solicitor.
• Law Society Children Panel Accreditation required, with a caseload focus on Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
• Proven experience in public children law, managing a diverse caseload.
• Exceptional communication and client care skills, remaining calm, empathetic and professional under pressure.
• Ability to provide complex legal advice clearly and confidently.

THE FIRM:

• A modern, forward-thinking law firm renowned for client care and professional excellence.
• Provides a full spectrum of personal and commercial legal services to clients locally and nationally.
• Fosters a supportive culture that emphasizes collaboration, integrity and ongoing professional development.

THE PACKAGE

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Pension scheme included.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Performance-based rewards available for outstanding contribution.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment promoting professional growth and wellbeing.

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