Family Solicitor (Care Proceedings)

eNL; Manchester; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage care proceedings and public law children matters. This role offers the flexibility of fully remote work and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with excellent communication skills and experience in family law. Join a supportive team that prioritizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Fully remote or hybrid working arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative working culture

Genuine focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant experience.
• Confident advocate with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of public law children and care proceedings matters.
• Represent parents, children, and guardians in court.

Skills

Experience in care proceedings and public law children work

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Organised and self-motivated

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Job Details

Family Solicitor – Care Proceedings

Location: Manchester (Fully Remote Option Available)

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Ref: 215301656

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-established and supportive firm, specialising in Care Proceedings and public law children matters.

This position offers genuine flexibility, it can be carried out on a fully remote basis, making it ideal for those seeking balance while continuing to handle high-quality, meaningful family law work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of public law children and care proceedings matters
• Represent parents, children, and guardians in court
• Liaise effectively with local authorities, Cafcass, and other professionals
• Provide empathetic, practical, and accurate legal advice
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid and SRA regulations
• Maintain excellent client care and professional standards

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in care proceedings and public law children work
• Confident advocate with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a busy caseload independently
• Children Panel membership is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote or hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Genuine focus on work-life balance

To Apply

Contact Alicia Forde at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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