Childcare Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in London is seeking a skilled Childcare Family Solicitor to join its busy family team, handling public law childcare cases and representing parents and others.

Hybrid working arrangement offered, with a supportive environment and clear progression opportunities.

You will manage your own caseload with guidance from a collaborative team, and work closely with local authorities and counsel.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in childcare/public law family work.
• Strong advocacy and client-care skills.
• Legal Aid experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, and pre-proceedings work.
• Representing parents, guardians, and other parties in complex child protection cases.
• Managing files autonomously while working closely with an experienced and collaborative team.
• Attending court hearings and liaising with local authorities, counsel, and other professionals.

Skills

Childcare/public law

Advocacy

Client-care

Legal Aid experience

Job description

Childcare Family Solicitor – London (Hybrid Working)

A well-established and highly regarded London law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Childcare Family Solicitor to join its busy and supportive family team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about public law children work and is looking for long-term progression within a firm that genuinely values work-life balance.

The Role

• Handling a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, and pre-proceedings work


• Representing parents, guardians, and other parties in complex child protection cases


• Managing files autonomously while working closely with an experienced and collaborative team


• Attending court hearings and liaising with local authorities, counsel, and other professionals

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor (or Legal Executive) with experience in childcare/public law family work


• Confident running your own caseload with minimal supervision


• Strong advocacy and client-care skills


• Legal Aid experience is essential


• Children Panel membership is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (a genuine mix of office and home working)


• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience


• Attractive bonus scheme linked to performance


• Supportive management and realistic caseloads


• Clear progression opportunities within a stable, growing firm

This firm has an excellent reputation for its family and childcare work and offers a positive, flexible working culture rarely found in this area of law.