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Child Care/ Family Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 17 days ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

Full Time

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Child Care Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London with hybrid working options.
The role involves managing a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and adoption, with supervision and support.
Candidates must be qualified solicitors in England & Wales, with prior experience in child care law during training, ideally having completed a seat in family/children law or worked as a paralegal.
The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with ongoing training, support, and exposure to complex legal work.
This position presents genuine career progression opportunities for individuals passionate about public children law and committed to legal aid work.

Child Care Solicitor – top 200 law firm London/HybridAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Child Care Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm with a strong presence across London and the surrounding areas.The Role:You will be joining a supportive and experienced Child Care team handling a broad range of public law children matters. This includes care proceedings, adoption, special guardianship orders, and emergency protection matters. The role offers great exposure, hands-on experience, and excellent long-term progression opportunities.Key Responsibilities:

Manage your own caseload of child protection and care proceedings (with supervision and support).
Represent clients at court and instruct counsel as required.
Work closely with social services, guardians, and other professionals.
Maintain high client care standards and strong advocacy skills.

Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ plus)
Prior experience in child care law during training (ideally a seat in family/children law or work as a paralegal).
Passion for public children law and commitment to legal aid work.
Panel membership or willingness to work towards Law Society Children Panel accreditation is a bonus.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Hybrid/flexible working options.
Ongoing training and support from senior colleagues.
Exposure to complex and meaningful work in a respected team.
Genuine career progression opportunities.

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