At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload in public child law and represent vulnerable clients.
- Company: Well-established law firm with a strong reputation in the South West.
- Benefits: Salary up to £65k, hybrid working, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while developing your expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in public family law.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Childcare Solicitor Taunton/Exeter Hybrid working Up to £65k (Dependent on experience) This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, multi-office law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services across the South West.
With continued growth and investment in its Family team, the firm is looking to appoint a Child Law Solicitor who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team, working on a varied caseload of public family law matters.
This role offers flexibility with hybrid working, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to develop your expertise within a respected and growing practice.
What you'll be doing: Managing your own caseload of public child law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
Representing parents, guardians and children in care proceedings, supervision orders, emergency protection orders and adoption matters.
Advising vulnerable clients with empathy and professionalism throughout the legal process.
Conducting advocacy in the Family Court and liaising with Counsel where appropriate.
Preparing legal documentation, witness statements and court bundles.
Working closely with local authorities, social services and other professionals involved in child protection cases.
Managing files, time recording and billing while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
About you: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
Experience in public family law, care proceedings or child protection matters.
Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Lawyers through to experienced practitioners.
Experience working on legally aided matters is advantageous.
Children Panel Accreditation would be highly desirable, although candidates with relevant child law experience who are looking to achieve accreditation are encouraged to apply.
Confident advocate with excellent client care and communication skills.
Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy caseload effectively.
Benefits: Salary up to £65k (depending on experience) Team
