Child Panel Accredited Solicitor / Child Care Solicitor

PJ Consulting Group's client is a well-regarded, specialist children law firm based in Sheffield. We are currently seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their dedicated team.

This is a specialist children law role — not a generalist family position. The successful candidate will manage a caseload focused on public law care proceedings and private children law matters, supported by an established LAA panel contract.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of public law care proceedings (s31 applications, ICOs, care orders)
• Handling private children law matters including residence, contact and prohibited steps
• Advising clients in challenging and sensitive circumstances with empathy and professionalism
• Attending court hearings and PLO meetings as required
• Contributing to a collegiate, supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (2+ years PQE) with experience in children / family law
• Demonstrated experience in public law care proceedings
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation (CLA) or working towards
• Experience with LAA-funded work and public law outline (PLO) process
• Existing knowledge of the Sheffield family law courts / local authority relationships