Children Law Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash-back plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Legal 500 Firm, with a century-long legacy, is seeking an experienced Children Law Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Band 1 Chambers and Partners recommended Family Law department in London. The role offers hybrid working, strong progression, and a supportive training environment.

You will manage a varied caseload including publicly and privately funded matters, provide advocacy, stay current with developments in child law, and contribute to business growth through marketing and networking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in children law and knowledge of Legal Aid

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of publicly and privately funded children matters.
• Provide advocacy on your own cases and support colleagues as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with family law developments and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the team’s growth through networking and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Children law

Advocacy

Client handling

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Our prestigious client, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is seeking an experienced Children Law Solicitor with around 3 years’ PQE+ to join their close-knit team and support the growth of their nationally recognised, Band 1 Chambers and Partners recommended Family Law department. On offer are excellent benefits, including hybrid working, a health cash-back plan, and more.

You will be joining a highly regarded practice recently named as one of The Times Best Places to Work and Best Law Firms to Work For 2025. Known as market leaders within the legal sector, they offer outstanding support, reward performance, and provide excellent training opportunities.

The Children Law Solicitor will demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Managing a varied caseload of both publicly and privately funded children and domestic abuse matters, including Legal Aid work.
• Providing advocacy on your own cases as well as supporting colleagues with advocacy requirements where needed.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments, particularly within your specialist area of practice, and applying this knowledge effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements, including Legal Aid Agency, Lexcel, and professional standards.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the team and wider business through marketing initiatives, including attending networking events, contributing articles, and engaging proactively on social media platforms.

Benefits for the Children Law Solicitor role:

• Performance bonus scheme
• Long-service awards
• Health cash-back plan
• Structured career development programmes and many other incentives

The Firm:

The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts.