Childcare Solicitor - Leicestershire (Hybrid Working)

TN United Kingdom; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional law firm in Leicestershire is seeking a qualified solicitor to join their Childcare team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of public children matters, including Care Orders and Special Guardianship Orders. The firm promotes a friendly and supportive culture, with a hybrid working arrangement that allows for flexibility between office, court, and home. Ideal candidates will have experience in Childcare law and will benefit from a collaborative environment with ample support from paralegals and secretarial staff. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a well-respected team.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Kinderrechtsgesetzgebung ist erforderlich.
• PQE-Level ist flexibel, Panelmitgliedschaft von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Bearbeitung von Care / Supervision Orders und Emergency Protection Orders.
• Beratung in Pre-Proceedings und Unterstützung bei Kontaktangelegenheiten.

Skills

Childcare Law

Public Children Matters

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity to join a regional firm in Leicestershire in their Care team. The firm offers a friendly environment with hybrid working arrangements.

About Our Client

A regional law firm based in Leicestershire.

Role Overview

This position is within the Childcare team of the law firm. The team is well-established and includes Panel member solicitors. There is ample Paralegal and Secretarial support. The firm is seeking a Solicitor with experience in public children matters. The types of cases handled include:

• Care / Supervision Orders
• Emergency Protection Orders
• Placement Orders
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Discharge of Care Orders and contact matters
• Pre-proceedings advice

The firm promotes a friendly culture and flexible working, allowing for a hybrid pattern with time spent in the office, at court, and working from home.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with experience in Childcare law. PQE level is flexible. Panel membership is advantageous but not essential.