Family Solicitor – Public Law Care -Swansea

Overview

In this role you will manage a caseload of public law children matters, representing families and other parties in care proceedings. You join a growing Family Law team in Swansea, working hybrid to handle complex children-law issues with strong support. You will draft documents, advocate in the Family Court, and coordinate with CAFCASS, local authorities, and counsel to ensure compliance with Legal Aid requirements. This is a meaningful, impact-driven opportunity to develop advocacy skills and advance within a collaborative practice.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Gym membership contributions
• Flexible working considerations
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Rewards and wellbeing scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of public law children matters
• Represent parents, children and other parties in care proceedings
• Handle care proceedings, Children Act matters, and hearings
• Draft statements, position statements, and bundles
• Conduct advocacy in the Family Court
• Coordinate with counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities, and other professionals
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and regulatory standards

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in Family Law
• Strong experience in public law care work and Legal Aid matters
• Knowledge of private family work (divorce/finance) beneficial
• Experience supervising or willingness to supervise
• Excellent communication and professional handling of sensitive matters
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Panel membership (Children or Family) advantageous
• Hybrid working availability

• Clear communication
• Sensitivity in handling vulnerable clients
• Organisational and detail-oriented
• Drafting legal documentation (statements, bundles)
• Advocacy in the Family Court
• Knowledge of Legal Aid requirements

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