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Childcare Solicitor NQ+
GBP 40,000 to GBP 70,000+ (DOE) plus extensive benefits, permanent full-time role.
Do you thrive in a role where your work has a direct impact on families' lives? The firm are seeking a dedicated Child Care Solicitor to join their growing family department, handling both fee-paying and publicly funded matters.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on meaningful and challenging cases within a supportive, client-focused firm.
To express your interest or find out more about the role, please call Theresa on 454 or to Job Ref:
Role Overview
You will succeed in this role if you combine legal expertise with empathy, resilience, and a client-first mindset. With strong communication and advocacy skills, you will be confident in managing a caseload independently, show excellent organization and attention to detail, and demonstrate a proactive approach to personal development and compliance.
You will manage your own caseload of care proceedings, working closely with clients, colleagues, and external agencies to deliver excellent outcomes.
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Responsibilities
- Support the wider team by mentoring junior staff and contributing to the department's continued growth.
- Run care-related cases allocated by the Head of Department/Partners.
- Ensure client work is progressed efficiently with clear communication on costs and progress.
- Advocate for clients in court and at key meetings.
- Supervise and develop junior colleagues as agreed with the Head of Department.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with social services, guardians, and other organizations.
- Handle time recording, billing, and credit control for your matters.
- Ensure compliance with all SRA rules and regulatory requirements.
- Support marketing and business development initiatives.
Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families while building your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful work, develop your expertise, and be part of a firm that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. Why not join them and help shape brighter futures, one case at a time.
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Contact Information
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Theresa Lucas on 454 or email
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eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
At eNL, we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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