Childcare Solicitor

Manchester – £35,000

Child Care Solicitor – 2+ Years’ PQE
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Are you a passionate and experienced Child Care Solicitor looking to take the next step in your legal career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable family law team in Manchester that’s well known for its expertise in both public and private children matters, advocacy excellence, and unwavering client care.
  
The Role:
You will play a pivotal role in the Child Care team, managing a stimulating and varied caseload while supporting the wider development of the department. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Handling your own portfolio of child care cases, including proceedings under public law, child protection concerns, adoption, special guardianship, and international or domestic abduction.
• Conducting advocacy where suitable.
• Mentoring and supervising junior team members including trainees and caseworkers, ensuring quality and compliance across caseloads.
• Offering strategic and technical advice on complex legal issues to colleagues.
• Assisting with in-house training initiatives and contributing to ongoing professional development within the team.
• Supporting business development through networking, marketing, and relationship-building activities to grow the department’s client base.
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What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Solicitor with approximately 2+ years’ PQE in Child Care Law.
• Strong experience in managing a range of children-related legal matters within both the public and private sectors.
• Prior experience supervising junior legal staff is highly desirable, as is familiarity with working to performance targets.
• Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with strong organisation and document-handling skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to developing the firm’s family law offering.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• A current, valid practising certificate is essential.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, client-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or for more information, send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394.