At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise and represent families in complex childcare legal matters.
- Company: A growing law firm with a strong reputation in Family and Child Care law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, healthcare plan, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth and business development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE as a Childcare Solicitor with strong advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Childcare Solicitor – Derby
A well-established and growing law firm is seeking a Child Care Solicitor (3+ Years PQE) to join its specialist Family and Child Care team based in Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to develop their career within a highly regarded department handling a broad range of public law children matters.
While the role will be primarily based from the Derby office, the firm also has a presence across Leicester and Nottingham, offering access to client base and strong referral network throughout the East Midlands.
You will advise and represent parents, grandparents, other family members and children in complex childcare proceedings, including care orders, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, special guardianship applications, adoption matters, child protection proceedings and Legal Aid-funded cases.
You will manage your own caseload while providing expert legal advice and exceptional client care to vulnerable individuals and families.
You will be responsible for handling Legal Aid and CCMS processes, preparing court documentation and evidence, attending hearings, undertaking advocacy where appropriate and supporting junior members of the team.
The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm's Childcare offering across Derby and the wider East Midlands region.
This position combines quality legal work with genuine flexibility and long-term career prospects.
The firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and home working while remaining connected to a supportive and collaborative team.
Alongside a competitive salary dependent on experience, benefits include generous annual leave, additional birthday leave after one year of service, a healthcare plan, pension scheme, bonus opportunities, social events and ongoing professional development.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor seeking a rewarding role within a forward-thinking and expanding practice.
For further information, please contact Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.
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