Childcare Solicitor

Creideas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartwright King's Care department invites a qualified solicitor to join a varied childcare caseload, including Children Act and adoption matters across London and other locations.

Reporting to the Head of Care, you will provide high-quality advice, undertake advocacy where appropriate, and maintain strong client relationships while upholding SRA standards. The role offers opportunities across multiple offices and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Advocacy experience and familiarity with family court procedures.
• Strong client-care, communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Children Act and adoption matters.
• Undertake advocacy and prepare forms, correspondence and applications within relevant deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear advice throughout each matter.
• Keep your legal knowledge current and work in accordance with SRA standards and best practice.
• Contribute to the development of your caseload and the delivery of departmental targets.

Skills

Advocacy

Client-care

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Childcare Solicitor

Are you a qualified Solicitor or with experience in childcare law and advocacy? Join Cartwright King's Care department and put your expertise to work on a varied caseload of public law Children Act and adoption matters.

Required a qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience.

Positions available in multiple locations

• London
• Nottingham
• Derby
• Leicester
• Cambridge
• Peterborough

The Opportunity

You'll provide high-quality advice across legally aided and privately funded matters, undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate. Reporting to the Head of Care/Regional Director, you'll work closely with fellow fee earners to deliver excellent client care and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Your role

• Manage a varied caseload of Children Act and adoption matters.
• Undertake advocacy and prepare forms, correspondence and applications within relevant deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear advice throughout each matter.
• Keep your legal knowledge current and work in accordance with SRA standards and best practice.
• Contribute to the development of your caseload and the delivery of departmental business targets.

About you

You'll be a qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience, alongside:

• Advocacy experience and familiarity with family court procedures.
• Strong client-care, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage a high and varied workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• A collaborative approach, commercial awareness and a commitment to developing client relationships.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

SRA Children Law Accreditation is desirable, but not essential.