Office Angels
Childcare Solicitor – Hybrid and flexible hours
Location: Derby
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a dedicated Childcare Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking firm?
We're looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join our growing family law department. You'll handle a varied caseload of both publicly funded and private matters, focusing on care proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate and client-focused team where your work truly makes a difference.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish
- Representing clients in court and at key meetings
- Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients
- Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed)
- Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures
- Supporting business development and departmental growth
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law
- Member of the Law Society's Children Panel – desirable
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- Confident managing your own caseload independently
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary:
- Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings
- Ongoing support for CPD and career progression
- A collaborative, inclusive working environment
- Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm
About Us:
We are a client-first law firm with a reputation for delivering expert legal advice with compassion. Our family care team plays a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we pride ourselves on the trust placed in us.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
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