Child Care Solicitor

5 Days Old

Our client is recruiting for a Children Panel Accredited Child Care Solicitor to join their team in Hounslow, London.
This is a senior fee-earning role for an experienced public law practitioner seeking high-quality work, advocacy responsibility, and the opportunity to supervise junior colleagues within a well-established department.
The Role
You will manage a varied and complex Child Care caseload while contributing to the continued strength and development of the team. The role involves both hands-on casework and support/supervision of junior solicitors and caseworkers where appropriate. The successful candidate will provide expert advice to parents, grandparents, extended family members and children (directly or via their CAFCASS-appointed Guardian), ensuring exceptional client care in often sensitive and high-pressure matters.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing a full caseload of public law children matters, including: • Overseeing Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures • Preparing court bundles and instructing counsel • Undertaking own advocacy where required • Drafting witness statements and evidential documentation • Supervising and supporting junior team members • Contributing to business development and maintaining professional networks • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Legal Aid requirements
The Candidate
• Law Society Children Panel Accredited Solicitor (essential) • Strong experience in public law children matters • Confident managing complex caseloads independently • Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues advantageous • Own advocacy experience preferred • Strong Legal Aid and CCMS knowledge • Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills • Commercially aware with the ability to contribute to departmental growth • Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure
What’s on Offer
• Hybrid working model • 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Birthday leave after one year of service • Pension scheme • Health plan • Bonus opportunity • Clear progression opportunities within an established team
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly
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Location:
Hounslow, Greater London
Salary:
£39,000 - £45,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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