Childcare Solicitor

Keys Group; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Keys Group in Hertfordshire is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join its Public Law Care Team. This full-time role involves managing a personal caseload of public law children matters and advocating in care proceedings with support from skilled colleagues and leading counsel.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' PQE in family law, with essential Legal Aid experience. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE in family law or public law care.
• Proven advocacy experience in care proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of public law children matters.
• Undertake advocacy in care proceedings, including hearings to final hearing.
• Work with an experienced team and leading counsel to progress cases.

Skills

Advocacy

Public law

Children law

Tools

Legal Aid 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.

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. You will manage your own caseload of public law children matters and undertake advocacy in care proceedings, supported by an experienced team and an excellent network of leading counsel. Where court proceedings are necessary, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own advocacy, including hearings through to final hearing., The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in family law and Children Panel Accreditation is essential. You will have proven advocacy experience and the confidence to manage care proceedings from initial instruction through to conclusion. A strong understanding of Legal Aid work, including experience using the Legal Aid Agency portal, is required. You will have excellent organisational skills, be confident managing your own caseload.