Family Children Law Solicitor

Resolution; City of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based law firm is seeking a highly motivated Family Children Law Solicitor with at least three years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and case management skills, coupled with comprehensive knowledge of Legal Aid regulations. The role involves managing complex childcare matters and requires excellent communication skills. An accreditation from the Law Society's Children Panel is preferred. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in childcare and public law children matters.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills for complex matters.
• Experience representing parents, carers, and children in care proceedings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public and private law children matters.
• Conduct advocacy as appropriate.
• Proactively develop business with established connections.
• Handle cross-border child abduction matters.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Communication skills

Client care

Education

Accreditation as a member of the Law Society's Children Panel

Job description

Bindmans LLP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Family Children Law Solicitor to join our Central London office. Reporting to the Head of the Family Department.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in childcare and public law children matters is highly desirable.
• Accreditation as a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel (or currently working towards it) is strongly preferred.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive matters effectively.
• Experience representing parents, carers, and children (where applicable) in care proceedings.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven ability to manage a varied caseload of public and private law children matters independently.
• Experience or a demonstrable interest in child abduction and modern family law work is desirable.
• Confident in case preparation and conducting advocacy where appropriate.
• A proactive approach to business development, ideally with established connections and referral sources in the local area.
• Experience in cross-border child abduction matters and membership of the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) (desirable).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures (essential).
• Strong client care skills and a proactive, collaborative working style.
• Commitment to high professional standards and team development.

How to apply

Visit the careers section of the Bindmans website following the link below.