Public Family Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Public Family Solicitor to support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. The role includes managing complex care matters, attending court and client meetings, and contributing to business development. Candidates should have at least 4 years of PQE in family law, ideally in care and public law, and a Law Society Children's Panel membership or willingness to apply. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension (salary sacrifice)

Health cash plan

Death in service benefit

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Funded CPD

Regular Partner contact

Qualifications

• PQE of at least 4 years in family law required.
• Law Society Children Panel member or willingness to apply.
• Experience with Legal Aid funding applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters.
• Attend court and client meetings, manage new enquiries.
• Contribute to business development and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Skills

4+ PQE in family law

Experience with care and public law

Strong written and verbal communication

Job description

Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. This Public Family Solicitor role offers a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days’ holiday, pension (salary sacrifice), health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, regular Partner contact, funded CPD, and a supportive culture with charity and community involvement.

About the Firm :

My client is a leading regional multi-service firm with a friendly, inclusive culture and strong progression pathways. You’ll work alongside specialists across public and private family, benefiting from modern offices and collaborative teams.

Public Family Solicitor — Position Overview :

Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters

Attend court and client meetings (office-based in Luton with travel as required)

Manage new enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities

Handle proceedings, provide written, telephone and meeting advice, and conduct advocacy (where appropriate)

Maintain accurate records, manage risk and client expectations, and ensure compliance

Contribute to business development, CPD, and mentoring of junior colleagues

Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor :

4+ PQE in family law, ideally with care and public law experience

Law Society Children Panel member (or ready to apply)

Experience preparing and managing Legal Aid funding applications

Strong written and verbal communication and client...