Join our top-ranked Childcare Team, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for excellence in family law. We are seeking a dedicated Solicitor in either our Birmingham or Wolverhampton office to represent parents in applications brought by local authorities for care or supervision orders.
Responsibilities include the following:
* Represent parents in public law children cases, including care and supervision order applications.
* Manage a busy and varied caseload effectively, ensuring high standards of client care.
* Undertake advocacy in court where appropriate, with training and support provided.
* Collaborate with colleagues across Birmingham and Wolverhampton offices to deliver excellent service.
* Contribute to team development and uphold the firm’s purpose of improving lives and communities.
* Be part of an award-winning team that shares a clear purpose:
to improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to a fairer society.
About the candidate
We are seeking a passionate and skilled lawyer who is committed to making a real difference in public law children work. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, empathy, and a collaborative approach to this rewarding role.
Essential Experience and Skills:
* Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer (with litigation rights), ideally NQ–5 years’ PQE.
* Experience handling public law children cases and representing parents in care proceedings.
* Strong client care skills with a commitment to access to justice and supporting vulnerable clients.
* Ability to manage a busy caseload while working effectively as part of a team.
* Advocacy experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided.
If you are committed to making a real difference and thrive in a supportive, expert environment, we’d love to hear from you.
About the firm
What's in it for you?
* Hybrid working.
* 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
* The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
* For Birmingham Colleagues, we have a newly refurbished office with an onsite café and free access to an on-site gym.
* All IT equipment and support for effective home working.
* An excellent technical training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise.
Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose – to “improve lives, communities and society
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