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1. Join one of the largest, Legal 500-ranked family law teams in the country
2. Support vulnerable families across complex public law and pre-proceedings matters
3. Be part of a collaborative, friendly, and flexible team that values work-life balance
If you’re a Care Solicitor looking to join a truly supportive team within a nationally respected family law firm, this could be your next step.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the firm’s South Yorkshire offices, managing a public law caseload from start to finish and advocating for vulnerable clients at PLO meetings and in court.
You’ll benefit from real flexibility, an incredibly generous holiday allowance, and a team culture that prioritises support, wellbeing, and development.
Who we’re looking for
4. Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (all levels considered, including NQs)
5. Solid understanding of childcare law and public law proceedings
6. Experience managing or assisting on own caseload of care matters
7. Advocacy experience or willingness to develop
8. Children Law Accreditation
9. Team player who contributes to a collaborative working environment
10. Friendly, compassionate approach with a passion for helping families
11. Full-time preferred; 3 days/week possible for the right person
What you’ll be doing
12. Running your own caseload of care and pre-proceedings cases
13. Managing a range of complex child law matters, including child protection, fostering, and adoption
14. Attending and representing clients at PLO meetings and in court
15. Delivering outstanding client care and communication
16. Participating in business development and sharing ideas with the wider team
17. Supporting colleagues by stepping in to cover hearings or leave where needed
Salary & Benefits
18. Salary tailored to individual experience
19. 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
20. Christmas closure not taken from holiday entitlement
21. Flexible working, 2 work from home days considered depending on needs of the role
22. Core hours 10–12 and 2–4, with clock-in/out flexibility
23. Supportive, collaborative team with strong progression routes
24. Pathways to Senior Solicitor, Head of Department, or Shareholder Director
You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive, and values-driven practice that genuinely supports its people, whether that’s through career progression, wellbeing initiatives, or day-to-day collaboration.
Contact Lucy Wickham
Call 03300 245 606 or email lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com to learn more or apply confidentially.