Child Care Solicitor NQ plus
Key Responsibilities Legal Practice & Case Management
- Handle a diverse and complex caseload across all aspects of Child Care law, including:
- Legal Aid/CCMS processes
- Care Orders, Interim Care Orders
- Supervision and Interim Supervision Orders
- Emergency Protection Orders, Police Protection Orders
- Special Guardianship, Placement and Adoption Orders
- International Adoption Orders
- Pre-proceedings and child protection meetings
- Allegations involving injury, abuse, or neglect
- Child Arrangement Orders, Domestic Abuse matters
- Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Orders
- Prepare court bundles and instruct counsel where required.
- Attend court and undertake your own advocacy, where appropriate.
- Draft clear and accurate legal documents, including witness statements and evidence.
- Ensure all work complies with legal aid regulations, CCMS procedures, and internal quality standards
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1–10+ years PQE in Child Care Law (all levels considered)
- Accredited with the Law Society (Children Panel Accreditation)
- Strong working knowledge of public and private Child Care law and Legal Aid procedures
- Comfortable with your own advocacy or willing to develop in this area
- Excellent drafting, organisational, and case management skills
- A proactive, compassionate approach when supporting vulnerable clients
- Confident in managing large volumes of information with attention to detail
- Effective at working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
- Competent with case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Birthday leave after one year of service
- Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days from home
- Company pension scheme
- Medicash Health Plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Regular social events
- Career development and progression opportunities
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