Child Care Solicitor

Child Care Solicitor - 3+ PQE

Location: Leicester
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and PQE
Holiday: 26 days + Bank Holidays

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join our well-established team, handling a high-quality caseload of publicly funded Child Care work.

You'll advise and represent parents, grandparents, family members, interveners and children, including those represented through their CAFCASS-appointed Children's Guardian.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to take ownership of their caseload, build strong client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful Child Care department.

What You'll Do

• Manage a varied Child Care caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise and represent clients in care proceedings, adoption matters and Special Guardianship Order applications.
• Provide clear, practical and compassionate legal advice to vulnerable clients.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and represent clients confidently at court.
• Prepare high-quality legal documents, applications and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, compliant case files and meet regulatory and court requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the department.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Child Care Solicitor with 3+ PQE (although applications from more experienced candidates are very welcome).
• Has solid experience across a range of Child Care matters and a strong understanding of best practice.
• Has strong client-facing, communication and influencing skills.
• Is commercially aware and able to contribute to business development.
• Has a Guardian following and established local network - advantageous, but not essential.
• Has own advocacy experience - desirable, but not essential.
• Works with professionalism, sensitivity and integrity when supporting vulnerable
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + your birthday off after one year's service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Company pension
• Medicash health plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Social events
• Genuine opportunities for progression and development
• A supportive team and the opportunity to make a real impact

Ready for your next move?

If you're an experienced Child Care Solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to grow within an established team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.