We are looking for a Child Care Lawyer with ideally at least one year’s PQE, or a strong understanding of children’s law. You will join a family care team with experience across children’s law matters and work alongside a Partner. The ideal candidate will combine sound legal knowledge with empathy, patience and the ability to listen carefully, supporting clients through sensitive and challenging circumstances. You will advise on a range of children’s law matters, including care proceedings, special guardianship, child arrangements and parental responsibility. Clear written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills and a thoughtful approach to client care will be important. This is an opportunity to develop your practice in a specialist area while contributing to the support and guidance clients need at difficult points in their lives.
The Firm
This progressive law firm has a dedicated family care team with experience handling a broad range of children’s law matters. The team includes members of the Law Society’s Children Panel, reflecting its specialist expertise in this area. You will work alongside a Partner and colleagues who advise clients facing difficult and sensitive circumstances. The firm’s work offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution by helping clients understand their options and navigate children’s law issues with care. For a lawyer looking to build or develop a practice in this field, the role provides exposure to varied matters within an established team focused on family care.
Responsibilities
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Advise and support clients involved in care proceedings, explaining the process and providing clear guidance through sensitive circumstances.
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Handle matters relating to special guardianship, taking account of the needs and concerns of the clients involved.
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Advise on child arrangement orders and support clients as they address arrangements concerning children.
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Provide advice on parental responsibility and the related issues arising in children’s law matters.
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Work alongside the Partner and family care team on a varied caseload, applying sound legal judgement and maintaining a sensitive, client-focused approach.
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Communicate effectively with clients, demonstrating empathy, strong listening skills and professionalism throughout each matter.
Experience and Skills Sought
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Ideally at least one year’s PQE; candidates with an understanding of children’s law will also be considered.
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Background or interest in family law, particularly children’s law.
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Strong written and verbal communication, legal technical skills and interpersonal skills.
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Empathetic, attentive and able to listen well when supporting clients through sensitive situations.
Hours and Benefits
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Monday – Friday
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Employee Assistance – Confidential advice and support across a range of issues, 24/7
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Health Cash Back Plan – Money back on everyday health costs and help if you need hospital treatment
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Group Life Assurance – Financial peace of mind for you and your family
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Flu Vaccinations – Free flu jabs for all members of staff that want one
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Work related bonuses – Quarterly and annual bonus payments if targets are met
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Staff Introduction bonus – A very generous staff introduction bonus
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Free and discounted legal services – Free and discounted Wills and Conveyancing
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Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay – a very generous Maternity/Paternity policy
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Training and development – Fund to pay for training and development across the firm
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Study leave – Study leave for those taking exams
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Car Parking – Free onsite parking on a rota basis and/or parking fee contribution
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Auto Enrollment Pension Scheme – Available to everyone.
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Annual Leave – 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas.
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Additional Annual Leave – Additional days to reward long service
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Christmas Saving – Opportunity to save money every month for Christmas
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Free work social events – Staff BBQs, Christmas meal, quiz nights, social nights, all paid for by the firm
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Flexible/Hybrid working – Available dependant on role
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Theatre Royal – discounts for all staff for productions at Theatre Royal
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NMA – free card for use by the staff for free entry to the National Marine Aquarium for up to 4 people
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Random Acts of Kindness – Opportunity to nominate a small charity or community organisation for financial support.
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal.