Children Law Accredited Solicitor

TV Edwards LLP, a leading law firm with a nationally recognised family department, is seeking a talented Children Law Accreditedsolicitor with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our team in Whitechapel, London.

About the Family Team

We are a team of specialist children lawyers dealing with complex, high-profile public and private children law cases. Ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and recommended in the Legal 500, our department conducts some of the most cutting edge and rewarding work in this area of law.

We are a firmly established and experienced department with a friendly and supportive working environment. We offer flexible and hybrid working practices and have a strong commitment to training our staff. We deliver regular internal training courses for staff of all levels of experience. We also hold regular team and department meetings and have an open-door policy. Additionally, we have excellent software that integrates time recording and billing with case management. We are paperless, making remote working easy and effective.

TV Edwards LLP has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services with empathy and expertise. Our family department is renowned for its excellence, offering practical and tailored advice to clients across a wide range of family law matters. We are proud of our Neurodiversity Aware Family Law service, through which we provide tailored, trauma informed support to our neurodivergent clients and those with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to undertake a mix of public & private children and domestic abuse work both legal aid and privately funded
• Undertaking advocacy on your cases and for colleagues.
• Keeping up to date with general legal developments, particularly relating to your specialist field.
• Ensuring that practices and procedures in the firm and departmental manuals are accurately adhered to in order to maintain professional, Legal Aid Agency, Lexcel and firm standards.
• The current team members are enthusiastic about developing the business, and marketing will also form part of your role, including: attending events, writing articles and being proactive on social media.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

• Accredited through the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation scheme.
• Advocacy experience, preferably at all levels of court.
• Ability to work within the Legal Aid Agency’s CCMS system and contract requirements.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet targets.
• Problem solving ability and legal research skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work well with and motivate and support others, including more junior team members.
• Ability to work within departmental management processes and respond effectively to management requests.
• Adaptability and an enthusiasm to learn and develop skills.
• Good marketing, networking and business development skills.

Life at TV Edwards

TV Edwards has been providing trusted legal services for more than 95 years. Founded in London’s East End in 1929, we are proud of our heritage and equally excited about the future we are building – a modern, diverse and forward-thinking law firm consistently recognised by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 and The Times Top 250 Law Firms.

Our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do. For the third year running, we have been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive environment where colleagues feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their full potential.

At TV Edwards, you will find a team of talented, approachable professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality work while supporting one another. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, excellence and respect – values that shape how we work with both our clients and our colleagues.

Why Join TV Edwards

• Reputation for excellence – Our lawyers are widely accredited (Law Society Children Law Panel, Resolution) and consistently top-ranked. We are commended by The Times as one of the top 20 family law teams in the UK.
• Supportive, inclusive culture – Named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, with exceptional scores for job satisfaction, wellbeing, and purpose.
• Purposeful work – Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
• Access to structured training, mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• Deliver client-focused solutions with integrity and ethical standards.
• Thrive in a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Work in a welcoming and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.
• Be part of a supportive team that encourages growth, wellbeing and personal success.
• Benefit from family-friendly policies and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
• Join a firm renowned for excellence, professionalism and community engagement.
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years
• Birthday day off
• Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Cashback Plan
• Length of service awards