Our client is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their growing team in London.
This role will involve representing parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners, and children in a wide range of publicly funded child care matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services, supporting vulnerable clients, and contributing to the ongoing development of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a varied caseload of child care matters including Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption Orders, and Child Arrangement Orders
• Handle Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures
• Represent parents, grandparents, family members, and children directly or through CAFCASS-appointed Guardians
• Defend allegations involving injury, abuse, or neglect
• Prepare court bundles, witness statements, and supporting documentation
• Attend conferences, hearings, and undertake advocacy where appropriate
• Instruct counsel and liaise with external parties as required
• Provide sensitive and practical advice to vulnerable clients
• Communicate complex legal matters clearly and professionally
• Maintain high standards of client care and service delivery
• Supervise and support junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals
• Assist with training and development within the department
• Contribute to the growth and development of the child care team
• Build and maintain professional relationships and referral networks
• Support marketing and business development initiatives to generate new work
Requirements / Skills / Experience:
• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Law Society Children Panel Accreditation
• Minimum 3 years’ PQE in Child Care Law
• Strong experience managing publicly funded child care matters
• Excellent client care, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
Package / Benefits:
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave after one year of service
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health plan
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Bonus opportunities
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly