Job Description
Job Title: Family Law (Child Care) Solicitor
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: up to £55,000 DOE
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Law Solicitor with experience in child care proceedings to join a busy and close-knit team at a well-established, forward-thinking law firm based in Telford.
This is a key role within a supportive department that undertakes a high volume of publicly funded child care work. You will handle a varied caseload of sensitive and often complex matters, working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering high quality representation and client care.
The successful candidate will be confident managing their own caseload and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, reliability and professionalism are essential.
The Role Will Include
* Managing a caseload of public law children matters including:
* Care proceedings
* Supervision orders
* Emergency protection orders
* Special guardianship applications
* Placement and adoption proceedings
* Representing parents, guardians and family members in child protection matters
* Advocacy at hearings (where appropriate to experience)
* Liaising with local authorities, counsel, experts and other professionals
* Providing clear, empathetic advice to vulnerable clients
* Maintaining high standards of file management and compliance with Legal Aid requirements
* Contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
About You
You will:
* Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in child care / public law children work
* Ideally be a member of, or working towards, the Law Society Children Panel (not essential for the right candidate)
* Have experience of Legal Aid Agency procedures and compliance
* Be organised, proactive and able to manage a demanding caseload
* Have excellent client care skills and the ability to work with vulnerable clients in sensitive situations
* Be a team player who thrives in a busy department
* Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Supportive, friendly and experienced team
* Genuine opportunity for progression and development
* High quality, varied caseload
* Administrative and team support to allow you to focus on legal work
* A firm that values teamwork, professionalism and client care
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at SImpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.