Childcare Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Birmingham seeks a Childcare Solicitor to join its specialist family and care team. Candidates with 0-6 years' PQE are welcome. The role involves managing complex public law childcare cases and requires strong advocacy and communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to staff development. If interested, please contact a representative for a confidential discussion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression and development pathways

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare/public law children work or strong training seat exposure for NQs.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and emotionally complex cases.
• Genuine commitment to child welfare and public law work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public law childcare matters.
• Handle care proceedings, supervision and placement orders, and interim applications.
• Work closely with clients, social workers, and other professionals.

Skills

Advocacy

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Childcare Solicitor

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Birmingham is seeking to recruit a Childcare Solicitor to join its well‑established and specialist family and care team. This opportunity is open to newly qualified solicitors through to those with up to 6 years’ PQE.

Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, full‑time (flexible working available)

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including:

• Care proceedings
• Supervision and placement orders
• Interim applications
• Advocacy (depending on experience)
• Working closely with clients, social workers, and other professionals
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The level of responsibility will be tailored to your experience, with structured supervision and development support available at all levels.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in childcare/public law children work (or strong training seat exposure for NQs)
• Comfortable handling sensitive and emotionally complex cases
• Strong advocacy, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to child welfare and public law work

What's on Offer

• High‑quality childcare work within a respected specialist team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression and development pathways
• Supportive, inclusive, and values‑driven working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a childcare solicitor looking to build or continue a career in a firm that genuinely invests in its people and the work they do. If it’s of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.