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
Salary description
£39000.00 - £45000.00 per year