We're recruiting: Child Care Solicitor (Panel Member)
Job description
Our established Child Care 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 Child Care Solicitor and Panel Member, you will manage a varied caseload of complex childcare matters, providing expert legal advice and representation, including advocacy in court.
Responsibilities of this role
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in Child Care Law and a commitment to exceptional client care. You will ideally have:
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Calm, professional approach under pressure
- High level of organisation and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365
- 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.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Child Care Solicitor (Panel Member) to join our expanding Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven practitioner who is passionate about safeguarding children and delivering high-quality representation in complex public law proceedings.
What we offer
We value our people and offer a supportive environment where you can develop your career and thrive. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Healthcare scheme
- Employee recognition scheme
- Financial wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work and Bus to Work schemes
- Active social and charity committee
- Flexible and hybrid working options
Apply for this position: Child Care Solicitor (Panel Member)
If you are ready for a rewarding new challenge and would like to be part of our dedicated Family Law team, please apply below or send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@rotherabray.co.uk