Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff / South Wales
PQE: Ideally 3+ years
The Opportunity
Paradigm Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Care / Childcare Solicitor to join the expanding Care & Private Children Law team of an established and highly regarded South Wales law firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with experience in public and/or private children law who is looking to join a supportive, progressive practice offering high-quality work, career development and the opportunity to become part of a growing regional team.
The appointment comes as part of the firm's continued expansion across South Wales, including the development of its new Rhondda office, alongside an established presence across the wider region.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of care proceedings and related children law matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients throughout often complex and sensitive circumstances.
Depending on your experience, your work may include:
* Care proceedings and public children law matters
* Private children proceedings
* Child arrangements and related applications
* Advising and representing parents and other family members
* Advocacy and court representation
* Preparing cases, applications and supporting documentation
* Liaising with clients, counsel, local authorities and other professionals
* Managing your own caseload effectively and meeting relevant deadlines
* Maintaining excellent standards of client care, compliance and confidentiality
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Care and Children Law team
About You
We would particularly like to hear from Solicitors who can demonstrate:
* Ideally 3+ years' PQE, although relevant experience will be considered
* Experience within Care, Childcare, Public Children and/or Private Children Law
* Experience dealing with care proceedings
* Strong advocacy and client representation skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
* A sensitive and empathetic approach when supporting clients
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* A collaborative, team-focused approach
* A genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required due to the nature of the role and occasional travel between offices.
What's on Offer?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established South Wales practice at an exciting point in its continued growth.
The successful Solicitor can expect:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Permanent, full-time position
* Attractive benefits package
* Supportive and experienced legal team
* Excellent training and professional development
* Opportunities for longer-term career progression
* Exposure to a varied and interesting children law caseload
* The opportunity to join a growing regional practice and expanding office network
Interested?
If you're an experienced Care Solicitor, Childcare Solicitor or Children Law Solicitor considering your next move, we'd be very happy to have an initial confidential conversation.
You don't need to be actively job searching. If you'd simply like to understand more about the firm, team and opportunity before deciding whether to take things further, please get in touch.
Contact: Michelle Letherby – Paradigm Employment Services
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence
Salary description
£35000.00 - £50000.00 per year