Family Child Care Lawyer

Exeter Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will join a respected childcare team within a forward‑thinking practice, handling childcare and public law cases from instruction to final hearing. You will support children, parents, and authorities, with opportunities to work on private law matters. Expect a mix of advocacy, Legal Aid work, and potential career growth within a collaborative firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid working
  • competitive salary
  • benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a childcare caseload, including public law cases
  • Represent children, parents, and local authorities across all stages from instruction to final hearing
  • Handle care proceedings and adoption matters; may include private law children matters
  • Demonstrate strong advocacy and knowledge of the Legal Aid system
  • Collaborate with a forward‑thinking firm to support career development initiatives

Key requirements

  • 3+ PQE
  • passion for family law
  • independent caseload management in childcare and public law
  • knowledge of the Legal Aid system
  • strong advocacy experience
  • Children Panel accreditation is desirable
  • ambitious and driven
  • strong communication
  • team collaboration
  • Public law experience
  • Legal Aid knowledge
  • care proceedings and adoption handling

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