Up to £65,000–£70,000 at the top end, with level determined by the experience and following you bring Just 2 office days per week – and days spent at court count towards your office attendance 30 days’ holiday, birthday off, Christmas shutdown and flexibility around school runs and part-time working If you’re a Care Solicitor with an established guardian following and want greater flexibility without compromising on the strength of the team around you, this Liverpool opportunity is worth exploring. You’ll join a highly experienced city-centre family practice with a strong reputation for complex family law. The team includes several Directors alongside senior and junior solicitors, with each supervisor working closely with their own smaller team and every solicitor supported by one or two clerks. The firm is open-minded about PQE. What matters more is the strength of your care experience and the guardian relationships you’ve developed. You’ll have autonomy over your work while always having access to senior colleagues for support. There’s significant flexibility too. You’ll typically spend two days per week in the office, with court attendance counting towards this, and the team coordinates its days so senior support is always available. Flexible start and finish times are encouraged where needed, and the firm will consider four-day or potentially three-day working arrangements. Who we’re looking for Experienced Care Solicitor Established guardian following (Essential) Strong experience handling care proceedings and public law children matters(Essential) Ability to manage your own caseload independently(Essential) Confident advocacy and court experience(Essential) Excellent client care and communication skills(Essential) Ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit family team(Essential) Strong relationships with guardians and other professionals within the care sector(Essential) Open to solicitors at different PQE levels – the strength of your experience and following is more important than years qualified What you’ll be doing Managing your own caseload of care and public law children matters Representing clients in proceedings primarily across Liverpool, with occasional work in Chester and North Wales Attending court and conducting advocacy where appropriate Advising clients through complex and sensitive family circumstances Working closely with guardians, barristers and other professionals Developing and maintaining your existing professional relationships Working alongside experienced Directors and senior solicitors Making use of dedicated clerk support to help you focus on your legal work Contributing to the continued strength and development of the care team Salary
Care Solicitor employer: Realm Recruit
Join a dynamic and expanding national law firm that prioritises flexibility and autonomy for its employees. With a focus on managing a low-volume caseload of serious Clinical Negligence claims, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and offers opportunities to handle complex cases. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a hybrid model with just two office days per month, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
