Family Care Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Child Care solicitor with at least 2 years of experience to manage a full caseload of predominantly care matters. You'll enjoy a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities and actively contribute to the department's growth. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonuses based on performance, and benefits including private health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on firm-wide targets

Private health insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in Child Care law.
• Comfortable doing own advocacy.
• Child Panel membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take over a full caseload of predominantly care matters.
• Support from a paralegal and trainees.
• Collaborate closely with support staff and other solicitors.

Skills

Experience running own files

Confidence in advocacy

Ability to mentor juniors

Education

Child Care solicitor

Job description

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• Take over a full, busy caseload from day one with full support during the handover
• Play a key role in a firm with succession plans and director-level opportunities
• Enjoy a relaxed, down-to-earth working culture with genuine flexibility and autonomy

Join a truly down-to-earth and growing family law firm, where transparency, flexibility, and team spirit are more than just buzzwords.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a full and varied care caseload, with the backing of a close-knit team and the freedom to help shape the department’s future.

If you’re a collaborative, no-ego kind of lawyer who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and being part of something special, this role could be just the move you’ve been looking for.

Who we’re looking for

• A Child Care solicitor with at least 2 years’ experience running their own files. There may be some Private Children work alongside this, and an ability or willingness to assist would be of benefit.
• Comfortable and confident with doing their own advocacy
• Child Panel membership (desirable but not essential)
• A natural team player who enjoys mentoring juniors and getting stuck into firm-wide initiatives

What you’ll be doing

• Taking over a full caseload of predominantly care matters
• Support from a paralegal, a trainee solicitor and pool of inhouse typists
• Contributing to internal projects, from shaping the firm’s culture to input on marketing and LinkedIn activity
• Collaborating closely with support staff, trainees, and other solicitors
• Playing an active role in the continued development of a respected, growing department and firm

Salary & benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus based on firm-wide targets
• Private health insuranceEnhanced maternity pay
• Pension scheme
• Free parking

Contact Mel Samson

If you’re a care solicitor who’s ready for more freedom, more trust and more opportunity, contact Mel Samson to find out more about this role and the team behind it. [e-mail] call 03300 245 606.