Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established and highly respected regional law firm is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join its expanding Family Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven Childcare Solicitor to build their career within a supportive and collaborative environment while making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families.

The Role

Childcare Solicitor to manage their own caseload of public law childcare matters, with support from experienced colleagues where required. Your work will include:

• Care proceedings
• Public law children matters
• Emergency Protection Orders and Interim Care Orders
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Supervision Orders
• Adoption-related matters
• Representing parents, grandparents and other family members
• Advocacy where appropriate, with opportunities to develop advocacy skills
• Liaising with local authorities, Children's Guardians and other professionals involved in proceeding.

About You

We are looking for the following:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1+ years' PQE
• Experience managing public law childcare matters
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills
• A compassionate, client-focused approach and the ability to support vulnerable clients through complex proceedings
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively
• Children Law Accreditation is desirable but not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• High-quality and rewarding public law work
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• All expenses paid Summer and Christmas party events
• Modern office facilities with hybrid working opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation in family law, offering quality work, genuine career development and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and families.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.