Child Care Solicitor (Panel Member)

Our established Childcare Team provides a full range of specialist services including:

• Care proceedings, supervision orders and other public law children matters
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Private law children orders including Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders.

As a Childcare Solicitor and Panel Member, you will manage a varied caseload of complex childcare matters, providing expert legal advice and representation, including advocacy in court.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in childcare law and a commitment to exceptional client care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a qualified Solicitor
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation (essential)
• Proven experience in public law childcare proceedings including instructions from Children’s Guardians
• Strong advocacy experience in family court
• Experience dealing with Legal Aid cases
• Ability to manage a busy caseload under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• A commercial approach to fee earning and billing
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Strong client care and relationship-building skills
• Calm, professional approach under pressure
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Commitment to continuous professional development

About us

Rothera Bray is a well-established and highly regarded law firm delivering expert legal services across the East Midlands. We are known for our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and outstanding client care, alongside a supportive and collaborative working culture.

Benefits

• Life assurance
• Financial wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work and Bus to Work schemes
• Active social and charity committee
• Flexible and hybrid working options

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