Family Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Yorkshire is seeking a Child Care Solicitor/Partner to join their respected Child Law department. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package while emphasizing team collaboration and exceptional client service. Whether you're a seasoned partner or an experienced solicitor, excellent support and career progression await.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Free on-site parking

31 days' annual leave

Excellent bonus scheme

Generous pension contribution

Free life assurance

Discounted legal services

In-house training and development

Flexible working location

Qualifications

• Strong background in Child Care and Public Law Children matters.
• Confident advocate with excellent client care skills.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of Child Care Law matters.
• Work closely with a supportive team of solicitors and support staff.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients in sensitive cases.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Client care skills

Collaboration

Education

Solicitor or CILEX-qualified Fee Earner

Children Panel accredited (or working towards)

Job description

Child Care Solicitor/Partner – West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join one ofYorkshire’s leading law firms, recognised in theLegal 500for its outstanding expertise inFamily and Child Care Law.

Following the retirement of a senior Partner, the firm is seeking aChild Care SolicitororPartner-level lawyerto join their highly respected and long-establishedChild Law department.

This is a fantastic chance to become part of one of themost experienced teams of specialist Child Care Solicitors in the UK, where collaboration, support and excellence are at the core of the team’s culture.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Hybrid working for improved work-life balance
• Free on-site parking
• Up to31 days' annual leave
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Generous pensioncontribution
• Free life assurance
• Discounted legal services
• Ongoingin-house training and development
• Flexible working location acrossWest Yorkshire offices

About the Role

You will handle a full caseload ofChild Care Law matters, including proceedings involvingcare orders, supervision orders, emergency protection orders and other public law proceedings. Strongadvocacy skillsand experience withChildren Panel mattersare highly desirable.

You will work closely with a supportive team of specialist solicitors, paralegals and support staff, delivering exceptional service to clients in often sensitive and complex cases.

About You

• SolicitororCILEX-qualified Fee Earner
• IdeallyChildren Panel accredited, or working towards accreditation
• Strong background inChild Care and Public Law Children matters
• Confident advocate with excellent client care skills
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Applications welcome from both senior and experienced solicitors, as well as more junior candidates with solid childcare experience

Whether you’re an established Partner seeking a fresh challenge, or a seasoned Child Care Solicitor looking to step into a senior-level role, this opportunity offers career progression, flexibility and excellent support.

Apply todayvia the link below, or contactRachael AthertonatG2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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