Childcare Solicitor - Panel accredited or willing to work towards (Legal Aid) 2 years PQE + |Ci[...]

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Childcare Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join a strong Children & Family Law team in London. This role offers competitive pay, hybrid working options, and includes managing cases and working collaboratively. Ideal candidates will have strong advocacy skills and be committed to legal aid work.

Benefits

Excellent holiday allowance (23 days + bank holidays)

Cycle to work scheme

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE with experience in public and private children law.
• Strong advocacy experience and confident case management skills.
• Commitment to legal aid work and high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own diverse caseload of children law matters.
• Prepare and conduct family cases including advocacy at court.
• Build and maintain a client/Guardian following.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Education

Children Panel accreditation or willing to work towards it

2-5 years PQE in public and private children law

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Childcare Solicitor - Panel accredited or willing to work towards (Legal Aid) 2 years PQE + |City - London |£40-75K dep on PQE|hybrid working, london (city of london)

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Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Childcare Solicitor - Panel accredited or willing to work towards (Legal Aid) 2 years PQE + |City - London |£40-75K dep on PQE|

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Childcare Solicitor - min 2 years PQE - City - London - hybridChildcare Solicitor - panel accredited or working towards - Min 2 years PQE - London - City - Hybrid

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven solicitor to join a thriving and specialist Children & Family Law team with a strong reputation for handling complex and high-profile matters, including radicalisation and non-accidental injury cases.

The team receives regular instructions from Children’s Guardians and is known for providing high-quality legal representation across public and private children law proceedings, as well as developing work in Divorce & Finance.

The Role

You will join a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to excellence, where you will:

• Manage your own diverse caseload of children law matters
• Prepare and conduct family cases including advocacy at court
• Build and maintain a client/Guardian following
• Work both independently and collaboratively within an expert legal team

What they are Looking For

• 2–5 years PQE with experience in public and private children law
• Children Panel accreditation or working towards it
• Strong advocacy experience and confident case management skills
• A commitment to legal aid work and high-quality client service
• Ability to develop new work and build strong relationships

Salary & Working Environment

• Competitive salary dependent upon PQE/Accreditation/Following
• Hybrid working: 2–3 office days per week post-induction (2-week full-time induction period)
• Excellent holiday allowance (23 days + bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular team socials and a genuinely welcoming culture

If you are looking for a progressive, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and developed, we would love to hear from you.

Alison Banks at [emailprotected] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity.

We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.

LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.