Childcare Solicitor

Overview

The Role Forbs Solicitors are seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join our Public Family team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a mix of Public Law Family matters, including care proceedings, child protection and special guardian ships.

Job Description

Childcare Solicitor - Public Family Team

Location: Northgate Office, Blackburn

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

• Dealing with a mix of Public Law matters, as well as attending a wide range of family court hearings
• Providing clear written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files
• Supporting the wider Family team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects
• Supervising, managing, and developing Paralegals through training, coaching, mentoring, and effective delegation to support their professional growth
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of the departmental business plan
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships, enhancing the firm’s profile, and supporting business development

We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:

• Be a qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive (or equivalent), ideally 2 years PQE
• Experience of working with Childcare matters and court proceedings
• Experience with CCMS and processing their own applications
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experienced in managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines while achieving fee targets and contributing effectively within a team
• Aligns with the Firm’s values and is committed to long-term development and progression within the department

• Experience in own advocacy

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more before applying, please read the full job specification on our website.

Forbes Solicitors is a Legal 500 Top Tier and Chambers Leading Firm with offices across the North. We are proud Investors in People UK Employer of the Year:
Silver (250+), committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering practical, results-driven legal services.

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption
• Enhanced sick pay
• Celebration and Volunteer leave
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• Profit share scheme
• Additional long service awards
• Subsidised tuck shops
• Staff discount on Firm services
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
• Annual Events

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.