Public Family Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Public Family Solicitor to join their Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. The role involves managing complex care matters, attending court and client meetings, and providing advocacy. Ideal candidates will have experience in public law, strong advocacy skills, and a proven ability to build relationships with Local Authorities. The firm promotes a supportive culture with strong progression pathways and offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits like health cash plans and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Death in service benefit

CPD funding

Qualifications

• Experience in public law, specifically in family and children matters.
• Ability to manage complex care matters effectively.
• Strong advocacy skills and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team.
• Attend court and client meetings and manage new enquiries.
• Provide written and verbal advice, ensuring compliance.

Job description

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.

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

Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor : …