Childcare Solicitor

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

Job summary

A modern law firm is seeking a Childcare Solicitor with over 2 years' PQE to handle a personal caseload of care proceedings in Nottinghamshire. The position offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous leave entitlement. Ideal candidates will have Law Society Children Panel Accreditation and proven experience in public children law, along with exceptional communication and client care skills.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Performance-based rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE as a Childcare Solicitor.
• Proven experience in public children law, managing a diverse caseload.
• Law Society Children Panel Accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Client care skills

Ability to provide complex legal advice

Education

Law Society Children Panel Accreditation

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Nottinghamshire, Salary - £DOE. To apply contact Samantha on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job reference:215301529

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.

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. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.