Childcare Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leicester seeks a Child Care Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and support junior colleagues. This hybrid opportunity offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and a strong progression path in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have 1-10+ years PQE in child care law and a passion for helping families.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday off after 1 year

Medicash health plan & company pension

Bonus opportunities & regular social events

Friendly and progressive culture

Qualifications

• 1–10+ years PQE in child care law required.
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid and care proceedings.
• Experience managing or supporting junior team members is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied public law child care caseload representing various family members.
• Attend hearings and handle Legal Aid/CCMS procedures.
• Guide junior team members and contribute to departmental growth.

Skills

Client care

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Education

PQE in child care law (1–10+ years)

Children Panel accreditation

Job description

Child Care Solicitor

Location: Leicester
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000+ DOE
Hybrid Working | Supportive Environment | Clear Progression Path

A highly regarded and growing law firm in Leicester is looking to recruit a Child Care Solicitor to join its collaborative, down-to-earth team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor who wants the freedom to work independently without micromanagement, while still being supported with strong training and real progression opportunities – including potential for panel membership and supervisory responsibilities.

What’s on Offer?

• £45,000 – £50,000+ DOE
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday off after 1 year
• Medicash health plan & company pension
• Bonus opportunities & regular social events
• A friendly and progressive culture where you’re treated as a person, not a number

️ The Role:
You’ll manage a varied public law child care caseload, representing parents, grandparents, children (directly or via their CAFCASS-appointed guardian) and other family members.

You’ll also:

• Attend PLO and final hearings
• Handle Legal Aid/CCMS procedures
• Prepare bundles, instruct counsel and undertake advocacy (if desired)
• Guide junior team members and assist with training
• Contribute to the development and growth of the department

About You:

• 1–10+ years PQE in child care law
• Strong working knowledge of Legal Aid and care proceedings
• Children Panel accreditation is a plus (or a desire to obtain it)
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Commercially aware, with excellent client care and drafting skills
• Experience managing or supporting junior team members would be ideal

This firm values people who bring empathy, commercial thinking and drive and it is passionate about giving you space to thrive.

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