Child Care / Family Law Solicitor

Company: Cygnet Law
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Location: Redcar
Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated Child Care / Family Law Solicitor to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering exceptional legal services in public and private children law matters.

This is a full-time role, You will manage a varied caseload of child care and family law matters, representing parents, family members, and children in sensitive and complex proceedings. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team while developing your advocacy and case management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of public law children matters including care proceedings and preproceedings.
  • Conducting advocacy at hearings where appropriate. Drafting legal documents, statements, and applications.
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, local authorities, and other professionals.
  • Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements where applicable.
  • Delivering excellent client care in emotionally sensitive cases.

Requirments

  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Child Care / Family Law.
  • Experience handling public children law matters (essential).
  • Children Panel membership (desirable but not essential), consideration of support in panel accreditation.
  • NQ Solicitors considered as full training and support is available.
  • Strong advocacy, negotiation, and case management skills.
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
  • Compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable clients.

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Posted: October 9th, 2026