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Childcare
Job summary
A respected legal firm in Middlesex is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join its family team. The role involves managing public law childcare cases, preparing for court, and providing client care in challenging circumstances. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with relevant experience and strong advocacy skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and clear opportunities for progression within a supportive environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in childcare/public law family work is essential.
- Legal Aid experience is advantageous.
- Ability to handle own caseload independently.
Responsibilities
- Manage public law childcare matters and court cases.
- Act for parents, guardians, and children in sensitive cases.
- Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
Skills
Education
A well-established and respected firm in Middlesex is looking to recruit a Childcare Solicitor to join its growing family team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about public law children matters and is seeking a supportive firm offering long-term career development and flexible working.
From a recruitment perspective, this role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, with responsibilities including:
- Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, and emergency protection applications
- Acting for parents, guardians, and children in complex and sensitive cases
- Preparing cases for court, attending hearings, and conducting advocacy where appropriate
- Working closely with local authorities, counsel, and other professionals
- Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and maintaining accurate file management
- Providing a high standard of client care in often challenging circumstances
- A competitive salary package, reflective of experience
- Hybrid working to support flexibility and work-life balance
- Clear and structured progression opportunities within the family department
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team environment with experienced supervision
- A firm committed to employee wellbeing and long-term retention
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in childcare/public law family work
- Legal Aid experience is advantageous
- Confident handling your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- A client-focused and empathetic approach
For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 61444 Childcare Solicitor – Middlesex
Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 61444 Childcare Solicitor – Middlesex
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