Child Law Solicitor

Childcare Solicitor Taunton/Exeter Hybrid working Up to £65k (Dependent on experience) This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, multi-office law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services across the South West. With continued growth and investment in its Family team, the firm is looking to appoint a Child Law Solicitor who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and families. The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team, working on a varied caseload of public family law matters. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to develop your expertise within a respected and growing practice. What you'll be doing: • Managing your own caseload of public child law matters from instruction through to conclusion. • Representing parents, guardians and children in care proceedings, supervision orders, emergency protection orders and adoption matters. • Advising vulnerable clients with empathy and professionalism throughout the legal process. • Conducting advocacy in the Family Court and liaising with Counsel where appropriate. • Preparing legal documentation, witness statements and court bundles. • Working closely with local authorities, social services and other professionals involved in child protection cases. • Managing files, time recording and billing while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. About you: • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate. • Experience in public family law, care proceedings or child protection matters. • Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Lawyers through to experienced practitioners. • Experience working on legally aided matters is advantageous. • Children Panel Accreditation would be highly desirable, although candidates with relevant child law experience who are looking to achieve accreditation are encouraged to apply. • Confident advocate with excellent client care and communication skills. • Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy caseload effectively. Benefits: • Salary up to £65k (depending on experience) • Team & Individual Bonus Scheme • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Hybrid working. • Company pension. • Health and wellbeing programme. • Referral scheme. • Company events. • Ongoing training and career development within a growing Family team. • Opportunity to work alongside experienced Child Law specialists with support towards further professional development. Next steps.. Send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.