Solicitor – Care – Cardiff – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will manage a broad care caseload within a respected regional law firm, supporting public law children matters and representing parents and guardians. You will work closely with clients, counsel and social services, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team. The position offers hybrid flexibility and opportunities to shape meaningful care caseloads while maintaining accuracy and excellent client care. This is a role for a motivated solicitor looking to advance in care and children law within a supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• attractive bonus scheme
• career development opportunities
• supportive and modern working culture
• working from home flexibility
• varied and meaningful caseload

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of public law children matters
• Represent parents, guardians and other parties in care proceedings
• Draft documents, prepare cases, and attend court
• Liaise with clients, counsel, social services and external professionals
• Contribute to a collaborative and high performing team culture
• Ensure accuracy, compliance and excellent client care
• Travel to other firm offices as required (Newport, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale)

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in care or children law
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, motivated approach
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

• strong communication
• interpersonal abilities
• proactive mindset
• care/children law experience
• case management
• court proceedings

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