Childcare Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a busy caseload of childcare matters and provide expert advice and representation to clients. You will contribute to a supportive, collaborative team within a respected Lancashire law firm and mentor junior colleagues. The role covers public law children work, including care proceedings, emergency protection, and CCMS/Legal Aid processes, with a focus on high-quality client care. You will help drive the department’s ongoing success and career development, delivering meaningful and rewarding work in a values‑driven environment. This is a compelling opportunity to shape outcomes for children and families while advancing your legal career.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• generous annual leave
• company pension scheme
• competitive salary up to 60,000 (DOE)
• career progression opportunities
• supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Advising parents, guardians and CAFCASS-appointed Children's Guardians on childcare matters
• Managing public law children work, including care proceedings and emergency protection matters
• Handling Legal Aid and CCMS applications and procedures
• Advising on police protection orders and related public law issues
• Providing supervision and support to junior Solicitors, Paralegals, Caseworkers and Trainees
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver an outstanding client experience and contribute to department development

Key requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE in Childcare Law
• Experience managing a varied public law children caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS procedures
• Excellent communication, advocacy and client care skills
• Supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous
• Proactive, organized and compassionate approach with commitment to best outcomes for clients

• Excellent communication
• Advocacy skills
• Client care orientation
• Proactive and organized
• Legal Aid knowledge
• CCMS procedures

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