Child Care Solicitor

Timms Law; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Child Care Solicitor to manage care proceedings and mentor junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary of £60-£70k, support for CPD, and significant career growth within a client-focused firm that strives to make a difference in family law.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Support for CPD

Collaborative team environment

Long term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in family care law.
• Must be confident in managing a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of care proceedings.
• Advocate for clients in court and key meetings.
• Supervise and develop junior colleagues as agreed.

Skills

Legal expertise

Empathy

Resilience

Client-first mindset

Strong communication skills

Advocacy skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Proactive personal development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Childcare Panel member

Job description

Do you thrive in a role where your work has a direct impact on families’ lives? We are seeking a dedicated Child Care Solicitor to join our growing family department, handling both fee-paying and publicly funded matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on meaningful and challenging cases within a supportive, client focused firm.

Your role

You will manage your own caseload of care proceedings, working closely with clients, colleagues and external agencies to deliver excellent outcomes. You will also support the wider team by mentoring junior staff and contributing to the department’s continued growth.

• Running care related cases allocated by the Head of Department/Partners
• Ensuring client work is progressed efficiently with clear communication on costs and progress
• Advocating for clients in court and at key meetings
• Supervising and developing junior colleagues as agreed with the Head of Department
• Maintaining strong professional relationships with social services, guardians and other organisations
• Time recording, billing and credit control for your matters
• Ensuring compliance with all SRA rules and regulatory requirements
• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives

What's in it for you?

This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a real difference in family law while growing your career.

• Competitive starting salary of £60- £70k depending on experience
• A rewarding caseload focusing on care proceedings
• Support for CPD and Continuing Competence
• A collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Long term career progression within a respected and expanding firm

To thrive in this role, you will need to:

• You will succeed if you combine legal expertise with empathy, resilience and a client first mindset.
• Be a qualified solicitor with proven experience in family care law
• Be a member of the Childcare Panel
• Have strong communication and advocacy skills
• Be confident in managing a caseload independently
• Show excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to personal development and compliance

About us

We pride ourselves on delivering expert legal advice with compassion and understanding. Our family care team is trusted by clients to provide support and guidance during some of life’s most difficult moments.

How to Apply:

Think this sounds like your next career step? Don’t wait, apply today!

Take the next step in your family law career and join a team that truly makes a difference.

Timms Solicitors have been established since 1892 and have over 130 years of providing advice and guidance for clients.

We put our clients at the heart of what we do and are committed to providing a comprehensive, professional legal service. Our reputation is built upon understanding our clients needs and helping them to achieve the best result for their circumstances.

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