Child Care Solicitor

Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a Child Care Solicitor to join its specialist family team in Plymouth. The role involves representing parents, children, and wider family members in public law proceedings, including care cases, pre-proceedings under the Public Law Outline, and applications for Special Guardianship Orders.

• Manage your own caseload, carry out advocacy, and provide clear, practical advice to clients navigating highly sensitive and often distressing situations.

• Qualified as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally with experience in public law children matters.
• Membership of the Law Society’s Children Panel, or the ambition to achieve it, will be considered an advantage.

• Full-time, permanent role with flexible working available.

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