Child Care Solicitor

Are you an experienced child care lawyer ready to make a real difference for families and children? Our client is recruiting a Child Care Solicitor (minimum 3 years PQE) to join their busy and respected Child Care team, acting for parents and grandparents across Derbyshire. You’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced environment and gain extensive advocacy experience across all stages of child care proceedings. What You’ll Do * Manage a varied caseload of child care matters from start to finish * Attend case protection conferences, pre–proceedings matters and PLOs * Represent clients at contested hearings and court advocacy * Provide clear, practical advice to parents, relatives and other parties * Draft legal documents, statements and applications * Liaise with clients, social workers and opposing lawyers * Prepare for court and support clients through emotionally sensitive processes * Build strong professional relationships with referrers and stakeholders About You * Qualified Solicitor with minimum 3 years PQE in child care or family law * Confident advocate with experience in court representation * Comfortable managing your own caseload of public law proceedings * Excellent communication and client care skills * Strong drafting, organisational and analytical ability * Able to work independently and as part of a team Children Panel Accreditation (or working toward it) would be advantageous. What We Offer * Competitive salary and holiday entitlements * Opportunity to build strong advocacy experience * Supportive, professional working environment * Exposure to a full range of child care matters * Ongoing training and development opportunities If you’re passionate about child care law and want to join a team where your skills are valued, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV