Child Care Solicitor

Job Description:

Our client, one of Leicestershire’s leading law firms offering a wide and specialist range of legal services, are seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor with Children Panel Accreditation to join their highly regarded Family Law team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled solicitor to handle complex public law children matters, represent clients in care proceedings, and work within a supportive, progressive environment.

You’ll manage your own caseload of care proceedings and related public law matters, act for children, parents, and guardians, and provide specialist advice and representation throughout all stages of proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of public law children matters, including care and supervision proceedings, adoption, and placement orders.
• Represent clients — including children (through guardians), parents, and other family members — in care proceedings and related hearings.
• Provide clear, compassionate legal advice to clients in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Prepare court documents, statements, and evidence in a timely and thorough manner.
• Attend court hearings and conduct advocacy where appropriate.
• Liaise with social services, local authorities, guardians, and other professionals.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards while delivering an exceptional level of client care.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and uphold the firm’s strong reputation in family and child care law.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate.
• Children Panel Accreditation (Law Society Children Panel) — essential.
• Proven experience in public law children cases, ideally within a specialist family or care team.
• Strong advocacy skills and confident in conducting your own hearings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload independently.
• A team player with a proactive and empathetic approach.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and support for continued accreditation.
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, meaningful cases that make a real difference in people’s lives.