Public Law Family Solicitor – Hybrid (Cardiff)

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25+ days

Holiday buy/sell

Gym membership contributions

Flexible working

Career development

Wellbeing scheme

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Family Solicitor in Cardiff with a focus on public law care proceedings. Hybrid working and a salary range of £50,000 to £75,000 ( DOE ) are offered. The role involves managing a caseload in care proceedings and providing representation to parents and children within a supportive team.

You will handle care cases, act in court, advise on child protection, and work with CAFCASS and local authorities while ensuring Legal Aid compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Strong experience in public law care work and Legal Aid matters.
• Knowledge of private family work (divorce/finances) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of public law children matters.
• Represent parents, children and other parties in care proceedings.
• Care proceedings and Children Act matters.
• Case management hearings, interim applications and contested final hearings.
• Advise on child protection, local authority intervention and threshold issues.
• Draft clear, persuasive legal documentation (statements, bundles).
• Conduct advocacy in the Family Court.
• Work with counsel, CAFCASS and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.

Skills

Public law care

Care proceedings

Court advocacy

Legal Aid

Parental representation

Job description

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Family Solicitor in Cardiff with a focus on public law care proceedings. Hybrid working and a salary range of £50,000 to £75,000 ( DOE ) are offered. The role involves managing a caseload in care proceedings and providing representation to parents and children within a supportive team.

You will handle care cases, act in court, advise on child protection, and work with CAFCASS and local authorities while ensuring Legal Aid compliance.