Child Law Solicitor

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 & Individual Bonus Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Company pension.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Referral scheme.
• Company events.
• Ongoing training and career development within a growing Family team.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Child Law specialists with support towards further professional development.

Next steps

Send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.