Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Soltuons are working with a well-established and growing law firm in Shropshire that is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its expanding Family Law team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with experience in public law children matters who is looking to join a supportive firm offering genuine progression, flexibility and the opportunity to make a real difference to clients and families within the local community.
The role will involve managing your own varied caseload of childcare matters, including complex care proceedings, PLO work and emergency applications, while representing parents, children and extended family members.

The RoleYou will be responsible for managing matters from initial instruction through to final hearing, including:

• Public law children and care proceedings
• Supervision Orders and Emergency Protection Orders
• Public Law Outline (PLO) pre-proceedings work
• Conducting your own advocacy within the Family Court where appropriate
• Advising and supporting vulnerable clients throughout complex proceedings
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and relevant regulatory standards

About YouThe successful candidate will ideally be:

• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX Fellow with a valid practising certificate in England & Wales
• Experienced in public law childcare matters, ideally with 2+ years PQE
• Confident conducting advocacy in the Family Court
• Familiar with Legal Aid work, billing and compliance requirements

Law Society Children Law Accreditation / Children Panel membership is highly desirable, although candidates working towards accreditation are also encouraged to apply, with full support and funding available.

What’s on Offer?The firm offers a supportive and progressive working environment alongside:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and Children Panel status
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Strong administrative and secretarial support
• Fully funded Children Panel training and re-accreditation
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Company pension scheme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Family Law team where you can develop your career while handling meaningful, high-quality childcare work.
For a confidential discussion about the position, please get in touch. t: 01312642230    e: Beth.Simpson@servicecare.org.uk