Care Solicitor

Company: Realm Recruit
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Care Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)

Work on a mix of local authority and legal aid cases, with full support to join the Children Panel if not already accredited. Be part of a highly respected team with strong leadership, excellent progression prospects, and a supportive environment. Enjoy a social and welcoming culture, with regular team lunches and a firm that genuinely values work‑life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Care Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) to join a well‑established, high‑performing team that specialises in care and public law matters. You’ll manage a diverse caseload of care proceedings, legal aid work, and local authority cases, ensuring you have a steady flow of interesting and meaningful work.

With strong backing, continued growth, and a stable team environment, this is an ideal role for someone who wants to develop their career in care law within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Essential: Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) with care and legal aid experience.
  • Desirable: Experience in advocacy and a desire to join the Children Panel.
  • Essential: Strong case-handling skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Personality Fit: A team player with a sense of humour, no ego, and a collaborative, down‑to‑earth approach.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary guided by market rates, with flexibility based on experience.
  • Job security within a growing, highly respected firm with strong leadership.
  • Progression opportunities – clear pathways to Children Panel accreditation and senior roles.
  • Flexible, adult-led working environment with monthly team lunches.
  • Supportive and social team culture, with many colleagues working together for over a decade.

Contact Mel Samson

If you’re a Care Solicitor looking for a stable, well‑supported role with strong career development opportunities, contact Mel Samson at Realm Recruit. Email mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026