Family Solicitor

Alexander Mae (Bristol) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days + bank holidays

Parking

Company pension

Job summary

Alexander Mae (Bristol) Ltd is seeking an Experienced Family Solicitor to join the Care Department. This senior role involves handling complex children law proceedings and providing high-level advocacy for vulnerable families.

The role reports to the Head of the Care Department and combines strategic case management with direct client interaction. You will mentor junior staff and ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in children law required.
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation or progress towards it required.
• Proven experience handling both public and private children law proceedings, including complex care cases.
• Excellent advocacy and client-facing abilities with a professional manner.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet tight deadlines while working with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level advocacy in complex care proceedings.
• Manage a personal caseload with tight deadlines and prioritisation.
• Handle public and private children law cases, including intricate care matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships with a professional, friendly approach.
• Collaborate with the team and contribute to best-practice procedures.
• Support junior colleagues and share expertise as required.
• Commit to continuous improvement in case handling and service delivery.

Skills

Advocacy

Client relations

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

5+ years PQE in children law

Law Society Children Law Accreditation progress

Job description

The Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Experienced Family Solicitor within their Care Department. This is a senior position within the Care team, handling complex children law proceedings and providing high-level advocacy across a diverse caseload.

The role reports to the Head of the Care Department. It combines strategic case management with direct client interaction. You will work closely with senior colleagues, support junior staff, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies while delivering excellent service to vulnerable families.

Responsibilities will include

• Provide high-level advocacy in complex care proceedings.
• Manage a personal caseload, meeting tight deadlines and prioritising work effectively.
• Handle both public and private children law cases, including intricate care matters.
• Maintain strong client-facing relationships with a professional, friendly, and reassuring approach.
• Collaborate with the team, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, policies, and internal systems.
• Contribute to the development of best-practice procedures within the department.
• Support junior colleagues and share expertise as required.
• Work towards continuous improvement in case handling and service delivery

The Person

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated solicitor with strong advocacy skills, a client-focused attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality children law services.

• 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in children law.
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation, or demonstrable progress towards it, and meeting LAA supervisor requirements.
• Proven experience handling both public and private children law proceedings, including complex care cases.
• Excellent advocacy and client-facing abilities with a professional, friendly manner.
• Ability to manage a caseload, meet tight deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team.

The Benefits:

• 21 days plus bank holidays, parking, company pension

The Location:

Bromsgrove, 100% office based. (with car parking)

The Hours:

Monday Friday 9am 5pm

The Salary:

Dependent on experience

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