Family Solicitor CARE

Gmp Worldwide; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Friendly working environment

Job summary

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited, Bromsgrove, is seeking an experienced Children Law Solicitor to manage a varied caseload within a supportive Care Department. You will handle public and private children matters, conduct advocacy, and ensure compliance across all stages of care proceedings, providing empathetic client service.

The role offers a competitive salary in the £50,000–£60,000 range, with a contributory pension and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Significant experience in public and private children law.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and client care skills.
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently while working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of public and private children law matters, including care proceedings.
• Represent clients in court hearings and advocacy.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout their matters.
• Draft legal documents, witness statements and court applications.
• Collaborate with Counsel, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Organisation

Client care

Team collaboration

Tools

Job description

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to partner a highly successful, fast growing Legal Firm who offer tailored services to clients in various areas of law.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded Care Department based in Bromsgrove. This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied and rewarding caseload of public and private children law matters, working closely with vulnerable clients and making a genuine difference to families and children's lives.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team environment, undertaking a significant amount of advocacy while managing their own caseload of complex care proceedings from instruction through to conclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of public and private children law matters, including complex care proceedings.
• Representing parents, children, guardians, and other parties in care and family proceedings.
• Conducting a high level of advocacy, including attendance at Court hearings and contested matters.
• Providing clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients throughout their matter.
• Preparing cases effectively, including drafting legal documents, witness statements, and Court applications.
• Working closely with clients, Counsel, experts, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal procedures.
• Managing deadlines effectively while maintaining exceptional standards of client care.
• Contributing positively to a supportive team culture and assisting with the continued development of the department.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Significant experience handling both public and private children law matters.
• Strong advocacy skills with the confidence to represent clients at Court.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and client care skills.
• Professional, approachable, and empathetic manner when dealing with vulnerable clients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation.
• Eligibility to meet Legal Aid Agency Supervisor requirements.
• Candidates actively working towards Children Panel Accreditation or Supervisor Status are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• High-quality work within an established and respected Care Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children Law Solicitor seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a well-regarded firm committed to delivering outstanding client care.