Childcare Solicitor

eNL; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance

Enhanced family policies

CPD & training

Career progression

Performance bonuses

Discounted legal fees

Flexible working after probation

Job summary

eNL seeks a Childcare Solicitor in Hertfordshire to join a Legal 500 ranked Family Department recognised by Chambers & Partners for Public Law. You will handle a personal caseload of public law children matters, undertaking advocacy with support from a skilled team and leading counsel.

Applications require at least 2 years’ PQE and Children Panel Accreditation. The role offers flexible working after a three-month office-based probation, with a strong progression framework and excellent support,

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ PQE in family law.
• Children Panel Accreditation is essential.
• Proven advocacy experience.
• Strong understanding of Legal Aid work.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of public law children matters.
• Undertake advocacy in care proceedings, supported by an experienced team and leading counsel.
• If court proceedings are necessary, conduct your own advocacy through to final hearing.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Care proceedings

Public law

Case management

Education

PQE 2+ years

Children Panel Accreditation

Tools

Legal Aid Agency portal

Job description

This full-time position as a Childcare Solicitor, based in Hertfordshire, offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 dependent on experience. Joining a Legal 500 ranked Family Department, recognised by Chambers & Partners for Public Law, the successful lawyer will manage a personal caseload of public law children matters. Responsibilities include undertaking advocacy in care proceedings, supported by skilled colleagues and leading counsel. Applicants must possess a minimum of two years’ PQE. The firm provides excellent prospects for career progression alongside flexible working arrangements. This role suits a dedicated professional eager to handle complex, sensitive cases within a supportive legal setting.

CHILDCARE SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, £45,000 - £60,000 DOE, Hertfordshire– Join a Legal 500 ranked Family Department recognised by Chambers & Partners for Public Law, handling complex childcare cases with excellent advocacy support, career progression and flexible working.

JOB REF: 5766

THE ROLE

An established law firm is seeking a talented Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE to join its highly regarded Public Law Care Team.

• Manage your own caseload of public law children matters.
• Undertake advocacy in care proceedings, supported by an experienced team and an excellent network of leading counsel.
• If court proceedings are necessary, conduct your own advocacy, including hearings through to final hearing.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE in family law and Children Panel Accreditation is essential.

• Proven advocacy experience.
• Confidence to manage care proceedings from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Strong understanding of Legal Aid work, including experience using the Legal Aid Agency portal.
• Excellent organisational skills and confident managing own caseload.

THE PACKAGE

• 25 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
• An employee assistance scheme.
• Enhanced family policies.
• Regular CPD and training.
• A clear career progression framework.
• Performance based bonuses.
• Discounted legal fees.
• Excellent secretarial support.
• Flexible working available after a three month office based probation period, with a minimum of three days per week in the office thereafter.

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.