Childcare Solicitor
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Childcare Solicitor - Legal 500
Salary: Competitive + bonus
Location: London Central - hybrid
Experience: 3PQE+
OVERVIEW
Join a well-established Legal 500 firm with a strong Child Care team handling a broad range of public law children matters. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive and flexible environment representing parents, grandparents, family members, and children in complex care proceedings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing a varied Child Care caseload including Care Proceedings, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Adoption matters, and Child Arrangements disputes
- Advising and supporting vulnerable clients through sensitive and complex proceedings
- Handling Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures
- Preparing court bundles, witness statements, and legal documents
- Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
- Liaising with CAFCASS Guardians, counsel, and external agencies
- Supervising and supporting junior team members where required
- Supporting business development and networking initiatives to help grow the department
- Delivering a high standard of client care while working to court deadlines
ABOUT YOU
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Child Care / Family Law
- Children Panel Accreditation preferred
- Strong experience managing public law children matters independently
- Confident handling Legal Aid and CCMS processes
- Advocacy experience advantageous but not essential
PACKAGE
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday leave after one year of service
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Company pension scheme
- Medicash Health Plan
- Bonus opportunity
- Ongoing training and career progression support
- Regular social events
- Strong internal progression opportunities
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:
E: Samanta.rimicane@simpsonjudge.co.uk
P: 07879490799