Children Law Solicitor

Gemini Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career progression

Accreditation support

Job summary

Gemini Recruitment is partnering with a nationwide leading law firm to recruit dedicated Children Solicitors for permanent roles. The firm serves corporate entities and private clients from London offices and across England and Wales, with The Legal 500 and Chambers recognition.

The Family & Children department provides advocacy across all court proceedings, with specialists in divorce, child protection, and related issues.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' PQE in Children Law.
• Clean practising certificate at time of application.
• Strong management and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers.
• Provide technical guidance across the team.
• Manage a varied Children Law caseload including divorce and child protection.
• Contribute to training and development in the department.
• Engage in business development and marketing to grow workloads.

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Children Law

Management skills

Client care

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Children Law Solicitor

A nationwide Leading law firm is looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Children Solicitors for prestigious permanent roles within its expanding team.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Family & Children Department Background

Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.

In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to Department Director
• Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
• Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
• Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
• Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
• You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the

Key Skills Required

• Qualified Solicitor with 1 - 5 years' PQE in Children Law, with experience managing a varied caseload and delivering high-quality legal advice and representation.
• Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care related work
• Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
• Strong management skills
• Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals
• Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
• Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
• Working knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases
• Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
• Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy.

• Salary: £42,000+ p.a., depending on experience
• Panel-Accredited Salary: £55,000 p.a. (+supervision bonus up to £8k p.a)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive team environment
• Clear opportunities for career growth
• Hybrid working in line with company policy

The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. We will cover the cost of:

• Attending the mandatory training course £1100 (Children Law Accreditation)
• Application fees (approx. £294)
• Annual membership fee (approx. £324)
• Children Law Reaccreditation every 3 years (approx. £618)
• Family Law Reaccreditation every 5 years (approx. £556)

The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700.

Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability.

About Gemini Recruitment

Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.