Job Description
Family Law Solicitor – Public & Private ChildrenLocation: Blackburn, LancashireSalary: Competitive, depending on experiencePQE: Experienced Solicitor / Legal ExecutiveWorking Pattern: Hybrid/Remote working
n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Child Law Solicitor to join an established and highly regarded family law team in Blackburn. This role is ideally suited to a solicitor or legal executive with a particular specialism in public and private law children matters, who is passionate about representing children and families and making a meaningful difference to vulnerable clients.
n You will join a specialist department with an established reputation in children law, domestic abuse and complex family proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated child law practitioner to develop their career within a supportive team, with regular training, strong professional support and excellent long-term career prospects.
n The Role:
n You will manage a varied caseload of public and private children law matters, representing and advising clients through often complex and sensitive proceedings. You will play a key role in helping families navigate difficult circumstances, providing clear legal advice and robust representation throughout the court process.
n Your responsibilities will include:
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- Managing a caseload of public and private law children matters.n
- Advising on care proceedings, child protection issues and applications under the Children Act 1989.n
- Handling private children disputes, including child arrangements and specific issue applications.n
- Dealing with cases involving domestic abuse and its impact on children and family proceedings.n
- Preparing court applications, statements, evidence and other legal documentation.n
- Conducting your own advocacy and representing clients in court proceedings.n
- Liaising with clients, counsel, social workers, local authorities and other relevant professionals.n
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This is an opportunity to focus on a specialist area of family law within a team that recognises the importance of high-quality representation and client care. You will be supported in developing your expertise while contributing to a department handling complex and important cases involving children and families.
n Requirements:
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- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant family law experience.n
- A strong specialism or demonstrable experience in Child Law is essential.n
- Experience handling public law children proceedings, private law children matters, or both.n
- Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant family law legislation.n
- Experience dealing with domestic abuse and safeguarding issues.n
- Advocacy experience is essential.n
- Experience managing a caseload of complex and sensitive matters.n
- Excellent client care, communication and interpersonal skills.n
- The ability to prioritise deadlines and work effectively under pressure.n
- A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach.n
- High standards of accuracy, confidentiality and professional conduct.n
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Benefits
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- Competitive salary, depending on experience.n
- Opportunity to join an established specialist children and family law team.n
- Friendly and supportive working environment.n
- Regular team and departmental training.n
- Open-door management approach and access to professional support.n
- Excellent long-term career development prospects.n
- The opportunity to specialise in meaningful work supporting children and families through challenging circumstances.n
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Apply If you are an experienced Child Law Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for a new opportunity in Blackburn, with a focus on public and private children proceedings, safeguarding and complex family cases, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and established specialist team.n
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