Child Care / Family Law Solicitor
Overview
Base Pay Range:
Competitive
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Redcar / Middlesbrough Office
Level:
Senior
Job Title:
Child Care / Family Law Solicitor
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Child Care / Family Law Solicitor to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering exceptional legal services in public and private children law matters.
This is a full-time role, You will manage a varied caseload of child care and family law matters, representing parents, family members, and children in sensitive and complex proceedings. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team while developing your advocacy and case management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of public law children matters including care proceedings and preproceedings.
- Conducting advocacy at hearings where appropriate. Drafting legal documents, statements, and applications.
- Liaising with clients, counsel, local authorities, and other professionals.
- Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements where applicable.
- Delivering excellent client care in emotionally sensitive cases.
Requirments
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Child Care / Family Law.
- Experience handling public children law matters (essential).
- Children Panel membership (desirable but not essential), consideration of support in panel accreditation.
- NQ Solicitors considered as full training and support is available.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, and case management skills.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
- Compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable clients.